New Solae-supported study shows Eco-Atkins diet may reduce heart disease risk factors

摘要

A new study shows a vegetarian version of the Atkins low-carbohydrate diet may help people lose weight and lower levels of bad (or, LDL) cholesterol in the blood. The traditional Atkins diet consists of low-carbohydrate foods and a high intake of animal protein. Although studies to date have shown the traditional Atkins diet may produce modest weight loss, these studies have not demonstrated the additional reduction in heart disease risk factors such as lowering LDL or "bad" cholesterol levels.