Atkins Diet: Doctor support or only anecdotal evidence?

** Photos and video from my 2009 Des Moines Half Marathon at the end **

One of the comments I get from time is why or how dare I may comments regarding weight loss. "Am I a doctor?" The associated statement is if I were, I would never dare support the Atkins Diet. One of the things this ignores is that many of the creators of low carb diets (Atkins Diet in particular) are actually DOCTORS!

Epilepsy Studies:
* http://archneur.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/55/11/1433
* http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/102/6/1358
* http://archneur.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/55/11/1433

American Diabetes Association support for low carb diets for weight loss - http://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/Blog/Tara-Dairman/adas_new_guidelines_o...

American Heart Association recommends 70% less added or refined sugar in one's diet - http://a.abcnews.com/m/screen?id=8399251&pid=26

Mary Ross Vernon - co-author with Dr. Atkins on topic of diabetes, Runner-up Diabetes Educator of the Year 2008, 2007.

Studies re: Cholesterol and Atkins Diet - http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/07/17/AR20080717010...

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[wazzzupdude13]

it is so clear after watching your videos that you have absolutely no clue what you are talking about. you don't even look healthy, and doctors do not agree with you, whether you want to admit it or not. You realize that this sort of diet plan has been around since the 1800's, and has been repeatedly denounced by every medical authority since then. it will pop up about every 30 years and then fade away as people realize how ignorant it is.

[bowulf]

@wazzzupdude13 How does it feel to be the ultimate in Internet trolls?

"you don't even look healthy, and doctors do not agree with you"

If all else fails and you can't use the truth, lie and attack the purveyor the message... They certainly did Dr. Atkins while he was alive and after his death, so I am in good company.

[tlbazemore]

I am diabetic and have adopted a lower carb diet and exercise after watching your videos. My doctors are surprised by my numbers and you are an inspiration. Thank you for the time and effort that you are putting out to help others..no matter what others say. keep em coming.

[bowulf]

I appreciate those kind words. I should have another video up later today or tomorrow, so stay tuned like they say... :-D

[Sheila6325]

I'm so happy that you shared your marathon vidoe with us! Thank you!

Congratulations on a great run!!!!!!

[bowulf]

Thanks - there is nothing better than encouraging others for 13 miles and helping them achieve their goals... Maybe having a PR yourself, but it certainly isn't as fun.

[bertalmighty]

@wazzzupdude13 I guess that's why the Harvard medical association has been promoting South Beach and Atkins for their life? I guess thats why they have fought the low-fat stigma since the 1960's when the vegan movement tried to ban meat and animal fat from the country?

[sworda1]

@GeoSusan This is good for your son he will benefit the diet can be modified. What has helped me is adding the MCT oils like the ketogenic diet. Stay away from the aspartame. I’ve also been taking the amino acids supplements to balance the brain chemistry. A good book The Diet Cure by Julia Ross M.A. it’s not about epilepsy but explains a lot about the brain chemistry. CW

[sworda1]

@wazzzupdude13 By your post you don’t really know about this diet. I’m on this diet for epilepsy it is amazing and I feel great my blood work is excellent and I have good health. Food for the brain. CW

[GeoSusan]

@GeoSusan My husband and I just started The Atkins diet my husband lost 20lb so far I've lost 18. And This week his sugar has been normal 94-106 his sugar was always ran in the high 200 he hasn't had to take his type 2 diabetes meds in a week its really wonderful and he's totally sold on the diet.

[GeoSusan]

@sworda1 my special needs son was on the ketogenic diet from 7 months - 9 yrs old even thou he rarely had a seizure in all those years they only took him off because he wasn't gain weight and growing. Now the last five years on pediasure he's gain a ton of weight and he has lots of seizure we r go back on the ketogenic diet because he was healthier. Doctor are just people they only know what their taught a rare few go outside the box and status quo Thank you doctor Atkins.

[sworda1]

Thanks for your work on the Atkins diet. I’m on the modified Atkins diet for epilepsy and it works for many of us adults with seizures. Maybe you could talk more about the list of disorders and diseases this wonderful diet had brought to thousands of people around the world. you should be on the Dr. Oz show

Thanks CW

[frdgordon]

@wazzzupdude13 Dr. Atkins himself was a cardiologist, you imbecile. My cousin (an RD) also supports low carb diets. I've read numerous articles by other doctors and nutritionists who say that a low carb diet is very healthy. You are probably a fatass who sits behind his computer shoving in junk 24/7. Why don't you get on a treadmill instead of criticizing people's diets? Kent is a hero, who's lost hundreds of pounds and is now running marathons. And I think he looks great.

[Princesa47k]

I went to a medical school for 3yrs (it's a 6yrs career in my country) (I quit, didnt like it xD) and in my 3rd year i received the only subject that will be related to nutrition during the whole career, I can certainly say that Atkins/Ornish/Paleo books have more information about nutrition than what you learn while studiying medicine. You should just trust those doctors who actually RESEARCH, not those one who only read their subject outline