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Headline:

Effects of Atkins diet on body examined

Newspaper Article Synopsis:

Side effects such as headaches, muscle weakness, and either diarrhea or constipation, reported more often by Atkins dieters, may be signs of long-term health problems. However, more people remain on low-carb diets indicating that these side effects may not be that sever. Studies continue to be done examining the success rates and health effects of low-carb dieting.

Newspaper Article Source:

Associated Press. Ross, Emma. Effects of Atkins diet on body examined. Star Tribune, 2004 September 03: A15 (c.1).

Journal Article Citation:

Astrup, A., et al. Does the Atkins diet work?. Lancet 2004 Sept 04; 364 (9437).

NTM /09/03/2004