Roger Zoul wrote:

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.


http://gerd.msn.com/GERDUp2004-14LowCarb.asp

Its a fluff piece.

Elite athletes (eg swimmers) consume much more protein than the average
Atkins dieters. They don't seem to have major health problems.

gtoomey