Eco-Atkins Diet Sheds More Than Pounds
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Monday, June 08, 2009 – Canadian researchers announced Monday, that a similar version of the Atkins diet may not only help people lose weight, but also can help them lower their levels of bad cholesterol.
A small study was done of a diet called the Eco-Atkins diet. This particular study only was a month long, but the results of it look good for those individuals that are struggling with obesity and high cholesterol.
The researchers discovered that this vegetarian, low-carb diet reduced levels of LDL, low-density lipoprotein, which if levels are high, it adds the risk of strokes and heart attacks.
The study also provided signs of lowering blood pressure in the participants.
The researchers had a total of 44 overweight men and women that participated in the study. They divide the group into two groups of 22 people. One group ate the Eco-Atkins diet for 4 weeks, which is consisted of cutting out carbohydrates and eating more meat; the other group consumed a low-fat, high-carb diet that was based on whole grain and low-fat dairy products.
After the month was over with, individuals in both groups lost about 9 pounds. The group on the low-carb Eco-Atkins diet showed a lower level of LDL and lower blood pressure than those that ate the high-carb diet.
The experts say that the results need to be confirmed in studies that are longer and a bit larger, but the results of this study are very encouraging. |
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