8. A more serious side effect noted when following this diet is the formation of gallstones most especially in women. The reason for this could perhaps be the speedy weight loss that lowers the ability of the gallbladder to contract bile. But these gallstones are just small enough to cause any discomfort and eventually disappear when regular eating occurs. Healthybalanceddiet.org
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