[Notforprophet]

I haven't seen any conclusive evidence that a low-carb diet has produced serious health issues. Can you provide a link to back up that assertion? In fact, I recall just this year a couple of studies reported on the benefits of low-carb dieting.

NFP

[Huck]

I been low carbing for a couple of weeks now. Less than 20 grams a day. I've dropped a total of 2 lbs. My body freakin' insists on being 177-179 lbs, not matter what I do these days. I am off to the gym now.

[Salgak]

The docs CLAIM that extended ketosis (a result of a lo-carb diet) is harmful, but most kidney problems that are harmful have ketosis as a side-effect.

In other words, they got taught the gospel of low-fat in med school, and not many See the Light. . . (g)

[wheelgunguru]

I haven't seen any conclusive evidence that a low-carb diet has produced serious health issues.

The controversy doesn't deal with low-carbs. Lowering carb intake is obviously a part of dieting.

The Atkins controversy deals with excessive protein intake which produces strain on your renal system.

Plus, any meat-intensive menu is going to raise your cholesterol level significantly.

Losing weight is about lowering calories and increasing exercise. You can lower calories through any combination of foods, not just by lowering carbs.

BTW, my wife is a medical professional who told me the docs, with whom she works, despise the Atkins diet because of the health problems they're seeing.

And a recent news article said that, here in central CA, several hospitals have banned the Atkins diet.

If you want more info, go to Google, and type, "Atkins Diet Dangerous." Also, "Atkins Diet Renal Failure." Again, "Atkins Diet Cholesterol."

The resulting webs sites will give you plenty of info on both sides of the issue.

BTW, my best wishes are sincere, not "ominous."

[Dubya]

Atkins is a great diet. I've been on it years and I am healthy.

[Coleus]

I haven't seen any conclusive evidence that a low-carb diet has produced serious health issues. Can you provide a link to back up that assertion? In fact, I recall just this year a couple of studies reported on the benefits of low-carb dieting.

NFP>>

Low carb has been vindated in the medical community, yes, there are a number of studies which prove that those on low carb lose the most weight and have the greater health benefits. If Low Fat/High Carb truly worked we would be a country with NO heart disease, diabetes, with low cholesterol and NO STATIN DRUGS. Our bodies were made for low carb., fruit is ripe in all parts of the world for only for a few months. Sugar was never around in most parts of the world and we ate whatever was walking or swimming by our tent, cave, wigwam, etc.