3.6. Side Effects in Study Arms
bloating, gastrointestinal disturbances, acute cholecystitis, constipation
ACUTE CHOLECYSTITIS, MINOR, SIDE EFFECT
The most prevalent side effect in both the study arms was gastrointestinal disturbances. The majority of the study participants experienced transient constipation, bloating, and minor abdominal discomfort at some point during the eight weeks of the VLCD or energy deficit arm; however, these were resolved after prescribing a fibre supplement and/or providing advice for fluid intake. One of the study participants in the VLCD arm was admitted to the hospital with acute cholecystitis and had an uneventful recovery. No other major side effects were reported during the trial period.