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Health Risks of The Atkins Diet
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The following articles explore the possible health risks involved with following The Atkins Diet.

Atkins Diet: Hidden Dangers
Justin Leonard, ISSA CFT, warns of hidden dangers you may be putting yourself at risk for by going on Atkins.

Q&A: Low-Carb Diets are Hazardous to Your Health
This MSN/WebMD article cites the Atkins diet as one of the low-carb plans that the author considers to be possibly dangerous.

The Atkins Diet: Too Good to Be True?
The author of this scholarly paper concludes that while the Atkins diet may curb the appetite and result in weight loss, it is not a healthy lifestyle to follow.

The Dangers of the Atkins Diet
Dr. David E. Norwood asks you to consider these dangers related to Atkins before going on this plan.

What You Need to Know About the Atkins Diet
OSU Extension's Family & Community Development department presents some concerns you need to be aware of before considering or beginning the Atkins diet.

The Atkins Diet is Bogus and Dangerous
This article is reprinted from the Times Herald Record and its thesis is that Atkins is a "quick fix" that is bogus and dangerous. The author suggests instead that dieters should cut fat, add fiber and exercise.

The Atkins Obsession
iVillage U.K.'s Dr Wynnie Chan writes: "If you’re tempted to become one of many who follow a low-carb, high protein diet, read this before you commit..."

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