Dr. Perkins said, "There's probably little harm over a two-week period, but beyond that human beings need a balanced diet of protein, of healthy starches, of healthy fats to maintain good nutrition."

Dr. Perkins said staying on a high protein, low carbohydrate diet for more than two weeks can lead to osteoporosis.

Dr. Perkins needs to read up before he speaks. I learned a long time ago that just because someone has a "Dr" before his name that it doesn't make him infallialbe, or even very bright.