In the same article, a spokesperson for Victoria’s Secret said, “We would never dictate any sort of diet regimen for our models. We promote a healthy lifestyle.”
In 2018, Sarah Ballis, who’s a clinical dietitian at The Harley Street Clinic Hospital, told Express that following a restrictive eating plan like the “Victoria’s Secret diet” can lead to anemia, depression, kidney disease, brain damage, anxiety, thyroid dysfunction, gallstones, and constipation.
The dietician said, “Since the body still needs to derive energy, it switches to burning fat as fuel and produces ketone bodies, which are acidic and build up in the bloodstream. This can cause bad breath, headaches, and mood changes, and lead to a dangerous and life-threatening condition called ketoacidosis. Cutting carbs can dramatically reduce fiber and calorie intake, leading to weakness, fatigue, muscle loss, dehydration, constipation, and vitamin and mineral deficiencies.”