Effects of Atkins WOE when no longer losing weight

SweetestDork · 05-15-2008, 12:52 PM

I just read this article and wondered what those of you have been in maintenance for a while have to say about this article? Has your cholesterol changed to bad since maintenance while NOT losing anymore weight?

Atkins Diet Can Raise Heart Risks - Heart Disease and Other Cardiovascular Conditions on MedicineNet.com

JohnSellers · 05-15-2008, 03:49 PM

I did some Googling on this subject and found Dr. Michael Eade's blog where he responds to the study.

Health & Nutrition by Michael R. Eades, M.D. » Does the Atkins diet damage blood vessels?

Most other studies have found Atkins is good for the heart.

2big4mysize · 05-15-2008, 04:13 PM

well since Dr Atkins was practicing medicine and treating his pateints with the plan for almost 40 yrs you'd think if their was a cardio problem with it he would have seen it in his patients and made alteations to his plan accordingly.

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05-15-2008, 03:49 PM	#2
JohnSellers Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1 Gallery: JohnSellers	I did some Googling on this subject and found Dr. Michael Eade's blog where he responds to the study. Health & Nutrition by Michael R. Eades, M.D. » Does the Atkins diet damage blood vessels? Most other studies have found Atkins is good for the heart.

05-15-2008, 04:13 PM	#3
2big4mysize Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,689 Gallery: 2big4mysize Stats: 313 to current goalie 169-173 WOE: Atkins 2002 Start Date: june 1 2002	well since Dr Atkins was practicing medicine and treating his pateints with the plan for almost 40 yrs you'd think if their was a cardio problem with it he would have seen it in his patients and made alteations to his plan accordingly.