Taking a laxative for weight loss can lead to severe health issues, according to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA): Electrolyte and mineral imbalances, which can cause organ dysfunction Severe dehydration, which can lead to kidney damage, tremors, weakness, fainting, and in some cases, death Laxative dependency, which happens when the colon stops reacting to recommended doses of laxatives and requires larger amounts to produce bowel movements Internal organ damage Increased risk of colon cancer If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, help is available
It plays a central role in mitochondrial energy metabolism as an electron carrier in the respiratory chain (complexes I and III), enabling ATP production
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