THE ATKINS DIET ALSO VICTIMS!

In its editorial, the Lancet, one of the largest international medical journals, reports the case of a woman hospitalized in urgency following an Atkins diet. This is an opportunity to remember that too unbalanced diets are potentially dangerous, such as the Atkins diet that eliminates the sugars diet.

Atkins diet

Vomiting, nausea, loss of appetite, stomach pain, nothing was more to this woman than 40 years, obese, which followed last month Atkins diet in which she ate only meat, salads and cheese. She took in addition to vitamins, trace elements and omega 3 fatty acids, which did not change anything: When a plan is too unbalanced, dietary supplements can not replace it.

A diet that ends at the edge of coma

The balance sheet shows performed emergency ketonuria urine (excessive elimination of ketone bodies, acidic compounds) and acidity of the blood, which confirms that this woman was going into a coma, such as those observed in people making big fasts or among private diabetic insulin. Sugar fault, the organization seeks to transform its own fat into sugar, which, when this reaction is too massive, results in the production of ketones, a source of great acidity of the body. Vomiting, stomach pain, malaise, and coma are waiting for you ?? Other signs include rapid breathing (inhalation to eliminate ketones) and an increase in white blood cells. In extreme cases, we see dehydration and a fall in blood electrolytes (sodium especially) .A dextrose infusion (sugar!) And sodium bicarbonate, helped extricate the patient who will be leaving for a fright! Still, his example is important to know to avoid falling into the same trap.

Cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's and cancer at the rendezvous of the regime

Recall that the Atkins diet has other side effects such as increased cholesterol in the blood and thus promote cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack and stroke. He probably also contributes to Alzheimer's disease (cholesterol is a risk factor No. 1 with high blood pressure) and certain cancers. So this plan is really to avoid!

Always aim for a balanced diet

It is important to lose weight when we feel like it and when necessary, but always keep in mind that our body needs a balanced diet and of course that without remembering it remind us dramatically. So instead of embarking on any diet, it will not strongly advise you to consult a specialist, a nutritionist or a dietician.