The "Eco-Atkins" Diet : New Twist on an Old Tale
2009
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High-protein, low-carbohydrate diets are advocated by many, predominantly commercial, weight loss programs. Most of these diets have been promoted within popular culture and until recently have been subjected to little scientific scrutiny. Substantial concern has been raised about the potential for adverse effects. Meat is commonly consumed as a major source of dietary protein. However, meat derived from animal muscle also typically contains large amounts of saturated fat and cholesterol. Consequently, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels may increase, or do not decrease, presumably because augmented consumption of fats counterbalances the benefits of weight loss. In addition to the nonbeneficial effects on lipid levels, greater meat intake has been associated with a host of health concerns, such as all-cause mortality, coronary heart disease, cancers of the digestive tract, acceleration of chronic kidney disease, kidney stones, and osteoporosis, to name just a few. (Read More)
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