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RealityS
Thu, Mar-20-03, 13:46
http://www.cbc.ca/stories/2003/03/18/Consumers/protein_030318

blah blah blah... even Dr. A says VERY LOUDLY that people with kidney disease shouldn't be doing this WOE.

"people on these diets feel tired and lethargic" ???? hello?


^&^%()(& media!
DarkLotus
Thu, Mar-20-03, 14:08
Also, I think it should be noted AGAIN that Atkins is high FAT not high protein...they need to get the facts straight first. The are flat out lying. That article also was in the Boston Herald. Today The Herald also ran a commentary type of article Atkins bashing too.
tamarian
Thu, Mar-20-03, 14:11
Scientists say too much protein can put a strain on the body's ability to deal with waste products. The kidney's function is to filter waste out of the bloodstream.
Everyone knows that too much protein is dangerough to your health.

What they ignore (conveniently) is that low-carb diets do not encourage too much or high-protein, they encourage optimum protein, or at least adequate protein amounts.

It is very difficult to eat too much protein! Even if you eat meat in all your meals.

Low-protein, as well, is equally dangerous, why not highlight those studies.... ;)

Wa'il
Dani
Sun, Mar-23-03, 19:38
Has anyone found a copy of the original study, without media comment. It would be interesting to read the science behind the article, and see if it relates to us or not...
seyont
Mon, Mar-24-03, 10:29
Password required for the full article, but from the abstract: (http://www.annals.org/issues/v138n6/abs/200303180-00009.html)

Background: In individuals with moderate to severe renal insufficiency, low protein intake may slow renal function decline. However, the long-term impact of protein intake on renal function in persons with normal renal function or mild renal insufficiency is unknown.
and
Conclusions: High protein intake was not associated with renal function decline in women with normal renal function. However, high total protein intake, particularly high intake of nondairy animal protein, may accelerate renal function decline in women with mild renal insufficiency.

The abstract doesn't define 'high protein'. They do define renal function by saying 'Creatinine concentration was used to estimate glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and creatinine clearance.'