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Is the Copenhagen Diet Safe for Health? Advantages and Potential Risks

Wojciech Wiśniewski

Wojciech Wiśniewski

2026-03-21
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Recently, it has become one of the most frequently chosen weight loss methods - thus, it's worth examining whether the Copenhagen diet poses any health risks. Often, individuals who have failed to achieve their desired figure despite multiple attempts opt for this approach. Discover the bodily effects of restricting intake to 800 calories per day for 13 consecutive days.

Copenhagen Diet What exactly is it?

The diet is followed for 13 days according to a strictly defined plan. The diet consists mainly of coffee, eggs, beef steaks and a small addition of vegetables, fruit and lean protein. The daily calorie intake is only 500-800 calories. As you can see, the Copenhagen diet is a low-carb, low-calorie, and monotonous diet. What are the disadvantages and benefits?

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