Atkins-Style Diets May Increase Risk Of Cardiovascular Problems In Women

SOURCE:  MedlinePlus  (HealthDay)

DATE:  June 27, 2012

EXCERPT: "Women who regularly eat a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet may be raising their risk of heart disease and stroke by as much as 28 percent, a new study suggests"   more

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Lagiou P, Sandin S, Lof M, Trichopoulos D, Adami HO, Weiderpass E. Low carbohydrate-high protein diet and incidence of cardiovascular diseases in Swedish women: prospective cohort study. BMJ. 2012 Jun 26;344:e4026. doi: 10.1136/bmj.e4026.


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