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1) Is ketosis dangerous and does it cause any medical problem?

People often mistaken ketosis with ketoacidosis, a condition found in Type 1 diabetes where a person's blood sugar is out of control and he or she is unable to produce insulin.

Studies on ketogenic diet showed that ketosis was benign, with no complications or side effects when studied in metabolic ward conditions.

2) Can high consumption of protein in atkins diet fill me up?

Yes, definitely. In fact, protein fill you up more. It tends to be more satisfying and you will not binge on proteins. Also, it is digested slowly and therefore, causes blood sugar to rise and fall slowly. Thus, protein-based foods keep you satisfied for a longer time.

3) Weight loss in Atkins diet is mainly from water and not fat?

It is typical of any weight loss plans that during the first few days, some weight loss will come from water loss. The same goes for Atkins diet, especially in the induction phase. However, when one follows a controlled carb diet, one's body switches to burning fat for energy instead of consuming carbohydrate. This is evident from the inches drop off your measurement.

4) People doing Atkins may feel tired , weak and lacking of energy?

For some people, fatigue may occur during the first few days of doing Atkins. This is due to body adapting to the switch of metabolic path. Your body can store carb for up to 48 hours. You can be confident that after the first 48 hours, the burning of fat will occur. After this transition, those who were tired at first usually report high energy and clear thinking throughout the day.

5) Is high protein diet in Atkins bad for kidneys?

This is one of the popular myths which is untrue. A study by Dr Miriam Blum on the effect of higher-protein consumption on kidney is published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, 1987. The conclusion is that high consumption of protein have not shown any negative impact towards kidney function across subjects with different spectrum of age.

6) Atkins Diet is deficient in bone-building calcium and has a negative impact on calcium absorption?

While on Atkins, you will receive 100% of your RDI of calcium from foods, such as cheese, broccoli and kale. Study published in American Journal of Nutrition also show high protein diet do no cause any negative impact to calcium absorption and calcium balance in dieters.

7) What about studies stating that high fat intake in Atkins diet is detrimental to your health?

All the studies that state high fat intake is detrimental to your health have been done in mixed diet settings where there was enough carbohydrate for the body to burn glucose (not fat) for energy. In Atkins diet where fat is the primary fuel source, you metabolize fat instead of storing it, and it poses no health risk.

In all phases of Atkins diet, it is a good idea to get much of your fat from fatty fish such as salmon, tuna and sardines, nuts and seeds and olive oil which all have well-documented health benefits. If you do eat bacon, look for products that are not cured with nitrates.

8) Is it true that Atkins diet causes bad breath?

Actually, it causes ketone breath. This situation will occur only when you are doing the induction phase of Atkins diet. Try drinking more water or chew some fresh parsley every now and then.

9) Can Atkins diet lead to constipation?

Atkins diet includes fiber-rich foods like spinach, eggplant, broccoli, asparagus and leafy green and fruits like berries that will ease your bowel movement. In additional, if more fiber is needed during the induction phase, try taking some fiber supplement.