Optavia Side Effects is a curated collection of articles that specifically focus on adverse reactions, common symptoms, undesirable consequences, and overall side effects commonly experienced during the Optavia weight loss plan.
The Optavia diet is generally safe for you and even has positive benefits for healthy individuals. The study titled “Randomized controlled trial assessing two commercial weight loss programs in adults with overweight or obesity” conducted by Linda M. Arterburn, Ph.D. in 2019 found that participants in the Optavia group did not experience any serious adverse…
No, the Optavia diet does not ruin your metabolism. Instead, your body adjusts to the reduced calorie intake, leading to a lower metabolic rate and less energy expenditure. Michael D. Jensen, M.D. explained this in a study by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA). It’s called metabolic adaptation, and…
Nephrolithiasis refers to the medical condition commonly known as kidney stones as defined by Kelley M. Bishop, M.D. from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. It involves the formation of hard deposits within the kidneys or urinary tract. It is not advisable to follow the Optavia 5 and 1 diet if you are concerned about kidney health…
Cancer is a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells in the body, as defined by Eva Krieghoff-Henning, Ph.D., in Medizinische Monatsschrift für Pharmazeuten. The cells involved in cancer have evaded the body’s natural control mechanisms, leading to their unchecked proliferation and the development of tumors. According to expert Dr. Krieghoff-Henning,…
Optavia detox symptoms refer to a range of temporary physical or mental symptoms that occur when someone begins the Optavia program, a low-calorie, and low-carb diet aimed at achieving weight loss and improving overall health. According to a study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, initiation of the low-calorie weight loss program triggers…
As soon as my wife began the Optavia diet, she started experiencing allergic symptoms. It didn’t take long for us to figure out that these symptoms may have been caused by an allergic reaction to some of the ingredients in the Optavia food. If you’re in a similar situation, it’s crucial to know how to…
Have you ever heard of Optavia hair loss? It’s a pretty common thing that can happen when you lose weight too quickly (aka rapid weight loss). I know this because I’ve done the Optavia program myself for over 12 months, and within the first 2 months, I experienced hair loss. Experts say that when you…
Optavia side effects refer to the physical, physiological, and psychological effects that may occur in individuals who follow the Optavia 5 and 1 diet program. Commonly reported Optavia side effects include short-term and long-term effects, ranging from mild and tolerable to severe. In a 2019 study published in the Obesity Science & Practice Journal, conducted…
Hypothyroidism is a medical condition caused by the thyroid gland not releasing sufficient hormones. This can manifest in symptoms such as weight gain, depression, fatigue, and a lower heart rate. People with hypothyroidism often have difficulty losing weight because of the slower metabolism that results. For those struggling with hypothyroidism, the Optavia diet seems like…
I was really concerned when my wife started to experience diarrhea after starting the Optavia diet. (Relax, no pics included.) After doing some research, I found out that indeed, diarrhea is one of the potential side effects, yet not so common. The Optavia diet can cause diarrhea in some people for two reasons. First, low-calorie…
