Did you know that diets that are extremely high in protein,
with a low intake of carbohydrates, are hardly ever
recommended by professionals and can often be dangerous?
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. Generally, programs such as these have no place
in a safe 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 could save your
health down the road.
The Dangers Of A High Fat Animal Diet.
Some of the risks associated with a low carb weight loss
program, high in animal protein is abdominal obesity. There
is also a risk of coronary heart disease, and diabetes.
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. Other long term health risks of a diet high in protein
include: Increased risk of developing gout, gall bladder,
colic, 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.
Kidney problems: In The Nurses Healthy Study on 121,700
women showed (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. With any diet program, it is
important to consult with a medical professional.
Steve Polk writes articles of interest for those looking to lose weight safely. To view more information on his current program, please visit: [safeweightreduction.com]
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