Top 8 Toxic Fad Diets That Could Shorten Your Life, Say Experts

1. Keto Craze: The extreme low-carb, high-fat keto diet can strain your heart, kidneys, and liver, and may lead to nutrient deficiencies.

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2. Detox Diets: So-called detox diets promise to cleanse your body but often lack scientific backing and can harm your metabolism.

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3. Juice Cleanses: Extreme calorie restriction from juice cleanses can slow your metabolism and deprive you of vital nutrients.

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4. The Cabbage Soup Diet: Severely low in calories, it's nutritionally imbalanced and can lead to muscle loss and nutrient deficiencies.

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5. Paleo Diet: While it promotes whole foods, it excludes important food groups and can result in nutrient imbalances.

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6. Raw Food Diet: This diet can lead to nutrient deficiencies and increase the risk of foodborne illnesses.

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7. The Master Cleanse: Extreme calorie restriction and reliance on a single beverage can be detrimental to your health.

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8. HCG Diet: Using a hormone to aid weight loss can have severe side effects and is not recommended by experts.

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