ketone levels that occur when you consume large quantities of protein and
deprive your body of carbs. The kidneys have to work a lot harder to get rid
of the ketones.
But, I'm pontificating from memory, so I could be wrong.
-d
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ben Densmore" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "CF-Community" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 8:39 AM
Subject: RE: Atkins
> I think too much protein hurting your kidneys is a bit of a myth. I take
> in LOTS of protein, mostly from meal replacements and protein shakes and
> it doesn't bother me. It could be because I work out a lot and maybe it
> helps break it down better, but I have asked on a few bodybuilding
> forums I go on about protein damaging kidneys and most people say it's
> not true. I'm no doctor so I don't have substantial evidence on this,
> just my findings.
>
>
>
> Ben
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Deanna Schneider [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 9:37 AM
> To: CF-Community
> Subject: Re: Atkins
>
>
>
> Careful. My mom had a "cardiac event" which we think was due to her
> starting
> an Atkin's like diet. It's also very hard on your kidneys (too much
> protein). Best to do some research to see how it might affect you.
>
> -d
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Adam Reynolds" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: "CF-Community" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 8:22 AM
> Subject: Atkins
>
> > Anybody tried this diet.
> >
> > Starting weight 274lbs.
> >
> > I'm on day 2 and feeling weak (apparently this passes). Plus it takes
> you
> > off caffeine, so have got a caffeine headache.
> >
> > I'm also trying to eat healthily. I know they say you can eat as much
> bacon
> > as you physically can get down your throat, but that can't be good.
> Can
> it?
> >
> >
> >
> > Adam
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
> _____
>
>
>
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