10 Eating Disorder Symptoms
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Laxatives and Supplements
Vomiting is not the only route someone with an eating disorder can take if they want to rid themselves of their consumed food. Dispelling it through the digestive tract is another option, and using laxatives can speed up the process. The issue is, the body is unlikely to absorb any nutrients from the food.
Excessive use of laxatives or supplements that block or alter the way someone's food is absorbed could be a sign that someone has an eating disorder.
