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Atkins Diet - Health QuestionsLow Carb Diets and Renal ProblemsMineral deficiencies aren’t the only problem resulting from Atkins’ Diet. One consequence of cutting out carbohydrates is that many people fill up on meat instead. Bad idea: meat tends to be higher in protein than carbohydrates of the same weight, resulting in excessive protein intake for some Atkins’ devotees. The result: many people are overloading their kidneys, with potentially dangerous consequences. One 11-year U.S study showed that in female patients who already suffer from mild kidney disease, those who ate a diet high in meat proteins were at significantly greater risk of renal failure. Elizabeth Ward, of the British Kidney Patient Association (BKPA) recommended that “people who are thinking of trying one of these diets should go to their GP for a urine test which would pick up 90% of problems”. UK Food Standards Body Warns of Health Risks of Low Carb DietsBut scientists are in disagreement over the dangers of the Atkins’ Diet. The Food Standards Agency, which is responsible for all the Government's nutritional guidance, published a statement in September alerting the public to the health risks of low–carbohydrate diets, including the Atkins’ Diet, claiming that they are linked to heart disease, cancer and even obesity. However they notably ignored the qualms over kidney damage, a snub for BKPA and a sign that not enough research has been done to allay fears and advise people over possible risks. Source: cherwell.ospl.org/ 2003
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