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High Protein Low Carb Diet Dangers
by Steve Polk
Few people are actually aware of low carb, weight loss dangers.
With fads like the Atkins diet returning caution must be used when beginning a low carb, weight reduction program.
Diets that are high in animal protein and low in vegetables can be dangerous. Safety in these types of diets are not proven over the long term.
Awareness of some of the side effects of low carb weight loss program may save your health down the road. One risk associated with a low carb weight loss program, high in animal protein is abdominal obesity.
Risk factors in a low carb high protein diet may include the following:
Heart disease which can be developed from the saturated fats and cholesterol found in meat.
High protein foods, such as meat, are usually high in saturated fats. Foods high in saturated fats are usually high in cholesterol too.
The long term health risks of a diet high in protein include:
Increased risk of developing gout and gall bladder colic.
Kidney problems in those with already impaired kidney function or people with diabetes.
Liver problems Loss of bone mineral content -
A recent study, however, has shown that losses in bone minerals are correlated with the loss of body fat mass not the macro nutrient content of the diet.
Risk of gout, gall bladder, kidney problems, and colin cancer.
Ketosis. This is a build-up of waste products which can be found in people that are starving, or who have anorexia, or those with insulin dependent diabetes. In severe conditions, ketosis can cause death.
The Nurses Healthy Study on 121,700 women has shown (Knight et al., Annuals Internal Med 2003; 138: 460-67) that high protein intakes (especially from animal foods and fish) between 86g to 150g per day can cause further decline in kidney function in women who already have impaired function. In contrast, high protein intake did not affect women with normal kidney function.
Researchers estimate that about 30% of all adults may have mild undetected kidney problems which could be worsened by high intakes of animal foods.
It goes back to the old saying when considering any diet, especially when it comes to low carb weight loss. Moderation is the key to all things, and is important in developing a safe weight reduction program.
Steve Polk writes articles of interest for those looking to lose weight safely. To view more information on his current program, please visit: http://www.safeweightreduction.com
Steve Polk writes articles of interest for those looking to lose weight safely. To view more information on his current program, please visit: http://www.safeweightreduction.com
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