Metabolic Slowdown on a 600 kcal/day Diet

Safety and Contraindications

• A 600 kcal/day diet requires close medical supervision by experienced physicians, nutritionists, or dieticians due to risks of hypokalemia, dehydration, gallstones, and nutritional deficiencies, and should only be used for 12-16 weeks maximum, according to the Obesity Reviews 1
• This diet should not be used in children, adolescents, pregnant or lactating women, elderly patients, or those with severe chronic kidney disease, as recommended by the Obesity Reviews 1

Dietary Recommendations

• The diet should be supplemented with adequate vitamins, minerals, and trace elements, as suggested by the Praxis Medical Insights: Practical Summaries of Clinical Guidelines 2
• Electrolytes, including sodium, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium, should be monitored regularly, with supplementation as needed, according to the Praxis Medical Insights: Practical Summaries of Clinical Guidelines 2