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Very-Low Carbohydrate Weight-Loss Diets Revisited


Volek, J.S., Westman, E.C., "Very-Low-Carbohydrate Weight-Loss Diets Revisited," Clevland Clinic Journal of Medicine, 69(11), 2002, pages 849-862.

Summary:


The following information is available at Pub Med and was not written by Atkins professionals.

Much scientific and anecdotal data demonstrate favorable metabolic responses to very-low-carbohydrate diets. We believe that very-low-carbohydrate diets merit further study for weight loss, and that criticisms of these diets lack scientific evidence.

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Commentary:


The following information was written by Atkins professionals.

A review of published research on low carb diets confirms that individuals tend to lose more weight on carbohydrate restricted diets than on conventional weight loss diets and water accounted for only a small percentage of the weight lost. Low carb diets have shown favorable effects on several risk factors associated with heart disease. Additionally, some studies have shown that very low carb diets may improve performance during endurance exercise.