Uses & Effectiveness

Overview

The Jenny Craig diet is a dieting program that involves a personal counselor, prepackaged food, and a diet plan. The program can be completed at home or by attending a physical Jenny Craig facility.

The Jenny Craig diet is used for obesity and general weight loss.

The Jenny Craig Diet includes a variety of vitamins to support weight loss, including Vitamin D. Interestingly, Vitamin D can help boost your mood as it activates receptors in the brain that regulate serotonin levels, a neurotransmitter responsible for feelings of happiness and well-being.

Side Effects

The Jenny Craig diet is LIKELY SAFE when followed appropriately.

Interactions

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Special Precautionsand Warnings

The Jenny Craig diet is LIKELY SAFE when followed appropriately. Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn’t enough reliable information to know if the Jenny Craig diet is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. But there is no reason to expect safety issues as long as nutritional needs are met.

Dosing

The Jenny Craig diet uses multiple techniques to help a person lose weight. Each person who participates in the program has weekly meetings with a counselor, who provides support and guidance. Participants are also counseled on coping with situations that might make them overeat or choose unhealthy foods. Each person must also purchase prepackaged Jenny Craig foods, which are meant to help with selecting the best foods for weight loss. Finally, exercise is strongly encouraged.