Atkins diet has long-term dangers, researchers warn

But Yancy, the U.S. researcher, said side effects were seen not just
after six months but also at the beginning and could have been from
dehydration, which is easily overcome.

"We know that it works," Yancy said. "I think it's good that people
are acknowledging that this diet might be an option for people. ...At
this point, we need options for people and when we're looking for
options we need to consider even things that go against our judgment
sometimes."


I like how they throw the voice of reason in at the end, LOL!

LCing since 12/01/03-
Me- 5'7" 265/171/140
& hubby- 6' 310/190/180
http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/lcer09/my_photos

But Yancy, the U.S. researcher, said side effects were seen not just
after six months but also at the beginning and could have been from
dehydration, which is easily overcome.

"We know that it works," Yancy said. "I think it's good that people
are acknowledging that this diet might be an option for people. ...At
this point, we need options for people and when we're looking for
options we need to consider even things that go against our judgment
sometimes."


I like how they throw the voice of reason in at the end, LOL!

LCing since 12/01/03-
Me- 5'7" 265/171/140
& hubby- 6' 310/190/180
http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/lcer09/my_photos

But Yancy, the U.S. researcher, said side effects were seen not just
after six months but also at the beginning and could have been from
dehydration, which is easily overcome.

"We know that it works," Yancy said. "I think it's good that people
are acknowledging that this diet might be an option for people. ...At
this point, we need options for people and when we're looking for
options we need to consider even things that go against our judgment
sometimes."


I like how they throw the voice of reason in at the end, LOL!

LCing since 12/01/03-
Me- 5'7" 265/171/140
& hubby- 6' 310/190/180
http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/lcer09/my_photos

In alt.support.diet.low-carb dawn wrote:
....
Experts have suspected that the weight loss on a low-carb diet may be
largely due to water loss, because lots of fluid is bound up in the
body's carbohydrate stores that are depleted.

Yup, water loss, that must be it. Silly me.

Dan (celebrating 126 lbs. of water loss today)
325/199/180
Atkins since 1/1/02 (yeah, it was a New Year's Resolution)
Besetting sins: good beer, German bread, and Krispy Kremes

In alt.support.diet.low-carb phoenix wrote:
dawn wrote:

Atkins diet has long-term dangers, researchers warn

As if the Atkins fans would care. Diet is religion and claiming their
religion has long term risks is not acceptable for them.

Actually, the side effects they cite are pretty well-recognized among
longer-term LCers. They generally indicate 1) insufficient potassium
intake, 2) insufficient water intake, and 3) too much fat, and can be
easily corrected by 1) getting your carbs from high-potassium veggies
instead of foods that pretend to be things you shouldn't be eating
anymore, 2) drinking enough water, getting more fiber (see 1.), and laying
off the caffeine, and 3) eating less fat.

Dan
325/199/180
Atkins since 1/1/02 (yeah, it was a New Year's Resolution)
Besetting sins: good beer, German bread, and Krispy Kremes

In alt.support.diet.low-carb phoenix wrote:
dawn wrote:

Atkins diet has long-term dangers, researchers warn

As if the Atkins fans would care. Diet is religion and claiming their
religion has long term risks is not acceptable for them.

Actually, the side effects they cite are pretty well-recognized among
longer-term LCers. They generally indicate 1) insufficient potassium
intake, 2) insufficient water intake, and 3) too much fat, and can be
easily corrected by 1) getting your carbs from high-potassium veggies
instead of foods that pretend to be things you shouldn't be eating
anymore, 2) drinking enough water, getting more fiber (see 1.), and laying
off the caffeine, and 3) eating less fat.

Dan
325/199/180
Atkins since 1/1/02 (yeah, it was a New Year's Resolution)
Besetting sins: good beer, German bread, and Krispy Kremes

In alt.support.diet.low-carb phoenix wrote:
dawn wrote:

Atkins diet has long-term dangers, researchers warn

As if the Atkins fans would care. Diet is religion and claiming their
religion has long term risks is not acceptable for them.

Actually, the side effects they cite are pretty well-recognized among
longer-term LCers. They generally indicate 1) insufficient potassium
intake, 2) insufficient water intake, and 3) too much fat, and can be
easily corrected by 1) getting your carbs from high-potassium veggies
instead of foods that pretend to be things you shouldn't be eating
anymore, 2) drinking enough water, getting more fiber (see 1.), and laying
off the caffeine, and 3) eating less fat.

Dan
325/199/180
Atkins since 1/1/02 (yeah, it was a New Year's Resolution)
Besetting sins: good beer, German bread, and Krispy Kremes

Actually, the side effects they cite are pretty well-recognized among
longer-term LCers. They generally indicate 1) insufficient potassium
intake, 2) insufficient water intake, and 3) too much fat

Really? Most issues I've seen are from too little fat. What issues do to much
fat cause? I haven't seen anyone complaining about this.
LCing since 12/01/03-
Me- 5'7" 265/171/140
& hubby- 6' 310/190/180
http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/lcer09/my_photos

Actually, the side effects they cite are pretty well-recognized among
longer-term LCers. They generally indicate 1) insufficient potassium
intake, 2) insufficient water intake, and 3) too much fat

Really? Most issues I've seen are from too little fat. What issues do to much
fat cause? I haven't seen anyone complaining about this.
LCing since 12/01/03-
Me- 5'7" 265/171/140
& hubby- 6' 310/190/180
http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/lcer09/my_photos

Actually, the side effects they cite are pretty well-recognized among
longer-term LCers. They generally indicate 1) insufficient potassium
intake, 2) insufficient water intake, and 3) too much fat

Really? Most issues I've seen are from too little fat. What issues do to much
fat cause? I haven't seen anyone complaining about this.
LCing since 12/01/03-
Me- 5'7" 265/171/140
& hubby- 6' 310/190/180
http://f2.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/lcer09/my_photos