12 Medifast Weight Loss Symptoms & Side Effects - 3
7. Hair Loss
Some individuals may experience hair loss on the program. It dose not happen to all individuals. Increase your fluid intake, making sure to get at least 64 ounces of water a day. You may want to incorporate one of the following to help with hair loss :
- Biotin (a vitamin B complex)
- fish oil
- flaxseed oil
- 1-2 tbsp of canola or olive oil
8. Rash
Some individuals may experience a rash, perhaps due to one of the following :
- an allergy to an ingredient in the products, or
- the increased consumption of protein
9. Gas
Some individuals may experience gas on the program. Generally this will go away after incorporating an antacid such as Rolaids, Tums.
- Gas can sometimes result from a change in diet.
- Certain individuals may experience gas due to lactose intolerance. If an individual is lactose intolerant, Lactaid may be incorporated along with the program. Don't forget our lactose-free products and our dairy-free Ready-to-Drink shakes!