The 'Eco-Atkins' diet: new twist on an old tale.

摘要

HIGH-PROTEIN, LOW-CARBOHYDRATE DIETS are advocated by many, predominantly commercial, weight loss programs. Most of these diets have been promoted within popular culture and until recently have been subjected to little scientific scrutiny. Substantial concern has been raised about the potential for adverse effects. Meat is commonly consumed as a major source of dietary protein. However, meat derived from animal muscle also typically contains large amounts of saturated fat and cholesterol. Consequently, low-density li-poprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels may increase, or do not decrease, presumably because augmented consumption of fats counterbalances the benefits of weight loss.