Recently, a study on the famous Dukan diet reopened the debate regarding miracle weight loss diets that work in a short time, stating that after a year or two the dieters recover the lost kilos.
Penelope Cruz and Jennifer Lopez are two of the followers of the Dukan diet, which consists of a high protein intake and suppression, especially in the first stages, of carbohydrates. What is sought is that the body shall build vital structures, particularly muscle without accumulating fat. This would entail, however, increased cholesterol, which increases the risk of cardiovascular problems.
“Its success lies in a fierce marketing campaign and the support of celebrities, but basically it’s just a high protein and unbalanced diet,” says the Organization of Consumers and Users of Spain. It can also affect the liver and kidneys and cause constipation, fatigue, cramps, headaches and bad breath.”
Claudia Angarita, director of the Colombian Center for Integrated Nutrition, says that every diet should follow a strict medical checkup and be accompanied by a change of living habits and physical activity.
The expert carried out a comparative study of five of these restrictive diets (Atkins, Zone Diet, Mediterranean, Ornish and Weight Watchers) and concluded that they do help to lose weight in the short term, but mostly water, not fat; In addition, by altering the proportions of certain nutrients they are counterproductive.
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