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Atkins diet has long-term dangers, researchers warn.

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| September 03, 2004 | COPYRIGHT 2003 Financial Times Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

(From Belfast Telegraph)

Byline: Jeremy Laurance

The pounds may fall off in the first few months but the Atkins diet does not help people lose weight in the long term and it may be dangerous, according to a scientific review of research.

More than 45 million copies of the Atkins diet books have been sold which recommend unlimited consumption of butter, fatty meat and high-fat dairy products while carbohydrate intake is restricted to under 30g (1oz) a day, equivalent to a small potato.

People who follow the diet do lose weight more quickly than on standard diets, but the weight loss is not sustained. Studies of the diet in obese men and…

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