By Kelly James-Enger
Special to MSN
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High-protein diets promise that if you cut back on carbohydrates, you'll
shed pounds. As a result, millions of Americans are embracing popular
high-protein plans like the Atkins and South Beach diets that limit carbs.
But in their fervor to whittle their waistlines, dieters may not be
considering the impact their new eating styles could have on their digestive
systems as well.


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