The Atkins diet is dangerous for the heart

The most popular Atkins diet could be harmful to the heart, as established by researchers from Sweden. It turns out that a diet low in carbohydrates associated with increasing the amount of cholesterol in the blood.

25 years in Sweden continue to monitor the health of 140,000 people living in the north. In this region for a long time it has the highest rate of cardiovascular disease. All study participants have offered to use a special diet program foods which contain clear descriptions of the amount of carbohydrates and calories. In addition, participants were given cooking lessons, as well as dietary advice.

By 1992, the level of fat consumption among men has been reduced by 3%, and for women by 4%. As such it remained until 2005. And then I began to increase again and reached those indicators that have been observed at the start of observations in 1986. Why study participants switched back on fat? This is due to the fact that after 2005 in the world has increased dramatically in popularity Atkins diet That recommends to reduce the amount of carbohydrates. Not spared the fashion and Sweden.

It turned out that the passion   Atkins diet   It leads to an increase in blood cholesterol levels, despite taking statins prophylactically. With this diet people eat large amounts of meat and fat, virtually eliminating carbohydrates from the diet. In the short term, the Atkins diet can help in the fight against excess weight, but in the long-term effect is not saved, the study found. But it grows the risk of cardiovascular disease.

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