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Protasov diet: features and contraindications
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Last reviewed: 04.07.2025
The Protasov diet is a healthy eating system that lasts quite a while – more than two months. 5 weeks for the diet itself and 5 weeks for a smooth exit from it. But the Protasov diet is designed to improve the health of the body, not just to lose weight. Which, by the way, also works well after this diet.
[ Features of the Protasov diet
At first you don't lose weight very quickly. But starting from the 4th and 5th week the weight melts away at a pretty good speed.
In the Protasov diet, the amount of food you consume is not limited, which is very convenient psychologically.
The Protasov diet involves refusing dishes and products with a high glycemic index. Sweet dishes are of no use to a person during the Protasov diet. Due to this, the work of the gastrointestinal tract is normalized, the pancreas begins to work better.
During the Protasov diet, a person consumes dairy and fermented milk products in abundance (an ideal diet for those who adore them and very uncomfortable for those who hate everything dairy). Thus, during the Protasov diet, a person saturates his body with useful substances: calcium, protein, lactose.
This is very good for athletes who lead an active lifestyle, because muscle mass is built up faster, and excess fat deposits are eliminated. The result is a great figure and a good mood.
True, the Protasov diet involves giving up fatty foods, especially in the first 2-3 weeks. This, of course, is not suitable for everyone.
Contraindications for the Protasov diet
People who have:
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, especially its upper section
- gastritis
- ulcers (duodenum, stomach)
- duodenitis
- esophagitis
They should be careful about the menu during the diet. They are recommended to eat as many raw vegetables as possible, but always in combination with products containing starch. It has the property of protecting internal organs from the smallest pieces and fibers of food that is poorly absorbed. That is, food with starch (only natural, not store-bought) spares internal organs.
The second option - with the diseases listed above, during the Protasov diet, an exacerbation and pain attacks may occur as a consequence. Therefore, you need to consult with your dietitian or gastroenterologist before starting this diet system. Perhaps you will need to give it up altogether.
For those who are suitable for the Protasov diet, we wish you quick and high-quality weight loss and healthier bodies!