Thu, Jul-03-03, 19:16
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Plan: LC, GF
Stats: 241/190/140
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Progress: 50%
Location: Eastern ON, Canada
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Originally Posted by cdnbarbie
You definately want to discuss this WOE with your nephrologist and get his/her blessing and/or modifications required. Atkins cautions people with an already existing kidney disorder to be very careful.
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Yes, persons with existing kidney problems may need to keep a limit on their protein intake, as damaged kidneys can have a hard time excreting the by-products of protein metabolism. There is no problem with higher fat intake and ketones though.
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