Re: Went back on the Atkins and it works for me
From: Renee (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 04 Nov 2001 20:13:47 -0800
Atkins is only hard on your kidneys if you already have kidney problems. If
your kidneys are fine, it shouldn't harm them.
And, it does put you into ketosis, which is how it works. That's very
different from ketoacidosis.
Renee
anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>
> Lauree,
>
> Be careful with the Adtkins's diet, It gets hard on your kidneys after
> awhile. All that protein causes ketonacidiosis. Also, you need to make sure
> your not eating too many animal fats (bacon, sausage, red meat), those are
> not good for your heart.
> Adtkins is extremely low carb, and not safe if your trying to get pregnant.
> It works however, it least initially.
> I recomend sugarbusters, similar to adktins, but you are allowed small
> amounts of whole grains, nuts, and fruit (by itself). No white bread (flour),
> white rice, pototoes, corn, carrots, simple sugars like sweets, and beer.
> Anyway, I just want to let you know about adtkin's, also are you on Met?,
> because it is metabolised in the kidneys so they are already working harder.
> Good luck with your weight loss!
> diane
>
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Renee Cordrey, MSPT, MPH, CWS
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