Atkins Diet May Damage Blood Vessels – ABC News

More proof that Atkins is not necessarily the best diet.

As Reported by ABC News:

Researchers say the high-fat Atkins diet can cause long-term damage to blood vessels. A study presented at the meeting of the American Heart Association finds that the Atkins diet raises LDL cholesterol levels by an average of 7% to 10%. Markers of inflammation, such as dilation and flexibility of blood vessels, and protein in the blood, increased by as much as 30% to 40% during an 18-month Atkins diet. In contrast, the researchers found low-fat regimens, such as the South Beach diet, lowered cholesterol, and appeared to benefit artery function.

2 Responses to “Atkins Diet May Damage Blood Vessels – ABC News”


  1. 1 Rachel May 11, 2008 at 6:26 pm

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