Started by the late Dr. Robert Atkins in the 1970's, the diet has maintained its popularity because it does seem to work in the short-term. However, according to nutritionists, the Atkins' Diet success rate in terms of weight loss is considered to be middle of the road. A 2007 study performed at Stanford University found that subjects who used Atkins lost more weight on average than those who followed the Zone, the LEARN diet and the Ornish Diet. However, these same subjects only lost an average of 10.4 pounds on the Atkins diet in 12 months time.
The diet also has its fair share of side effects. Limiting your carbohydrates throws your body into a state of ketosis -- when your body starts using fat instead of carbohydrates for energy. Side effects from ketosis can include dizziness, nausea, lethargy, and even bad breath. Because of the lack of fiber in the Atkins plan, some people may even find themselves feeling constip,ated.
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