Can Atkins Diet Survive His Death?
FRIDAY, April 18 (HealthScoutNews) — Many authors now espouse the virtues of a low-carbohydrate diet, but Dr. Robert C. Atkins, who died Thursday, was the undisputed champion in the field. Although the Atkins Center for Complementary Medicine’s Web site optimistically claims his “legacy and the work continue,” whether it can survive the loss of the personality remains to be seen. Atkins, whose controversial diet has inspired the eating habits of millions of Americans, died from injuries he sustained in a fall last week outside his center. Most experts agree the Atkins diet and its kin do indeed help people lose weight, at least in the short run. Less clear, however, is how well they work over time. Moreover, many scientists have expressed concern that the diets can disrupt normal metabolic function and lead to serious health problems, especially for people with Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. People who eschew carbohydrates end up consuming a greater s
