The Cynic Mayo diet (or fake Mayo Clinic Diet) is one of the best known for fast weight loss. Although it bears his name, it has no relationship with the Mayo Clinic in Rocheser, from where they have completely disassociated themselves from it and even criticized it.

It is a hypocaloric diet, with a daily consumption of between 600 and 900 calories, and a hyperprotein diet, with 50% of daily proteins, based on the non-intake of fats and carbohydrates, so that the body uses the reserves and thus lose weight.

This diet is carried out for 14 days, a period in which you can lose between 8 and 10 kilos. If the desired weight has not been lost, it can be repeated a month.

Allowed foods
– Eggs (up to 6 per day)
– Lean meats, skinless poultry, and fish
– Fruits, vegetables, legumes and nuts
– Whole-grain foods
– Tea, coffee and water
– Everything must be cooked without fats or oils

Forbidden food
– Dairy products
– Sugar
– Alcohol
– Carbohydrates
– Bread and pasta

People for whom the Mayo Clinic diet is not recommended:
– Pregnant
– Kids
– People with liver disorders, high cholesterol, or kidney problems

Recommendations for the Mayo Clinic diet:
– Limit yourself to eating only permitted foods and not substituting them for others
– Do not eat between meals, only drink water or the allowed infusions
– Drink two liters of water a day
– Do not drink any alcoholic beverages
– Consult a doctor before starting to carry out this or any type of diet on your own

Advantages of the Mayo Clinic diet
-Rapid weight loss, between 8 and 10 kilos in 15 days

Disadvantages of the Mayo Clinic diet
– Being a hypocaloric diet (very low in caloric intake) poses a high risk to health, since the accumulated fat burns quickly and consequently ketosis and acidosis may appear
– The absence of dairy in the diet can cause calcium deficiencies and consequently osteoporosis
– As the protein intake is so high (much higher than recommended) it can cause an overload for the kidneys, as well as a deficit of other important nutrients for the body
– The high intake of eggs (1 egg contains approximately 250 milligrams of cholesterol) in the diet can lead to an increase in cholesterol
– It is a diet that has significant nutritional deficiencies
– Part of the weight lost corresponds to significant fluid losses

Conclusion
Generally, no diet that aims at rapid and marked weight loss, without modifying eating and lifestyle habits, will be successful in the long term. In addition to implying how it can be noticed when comparing the advantages and disadvantages and putting them on a balance, that there are many more health risks that this type of diet entails, than the benefits. It is up to everyone to decide what price they are willing to pay to lose weight, whether to do so at the expense of their health or not.