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Originally Posted by Georgiana diet is known to lower blood sugar, reduce blood pressure, decrease triglycerides, etc., so I believe it is exactly what you are looking for. | I intend to lower my blood pressure through weight loss as being overweight is a major contributing risk factor that creates and maintains high blood pressure.
BUT.. where did you see that the diet is "known" to lower blood pressure?
I'd like to see that information. | This is one study that compared four different diets -- Atkins, Ornish, Zone and LEARN: JAMA -- Abstract: Comparison of the Atkins, Zone, Ornish, and LEARN Diets for Change in Weight and Related Risk Factors Among Overweight Premenopausal Women: The A TO Z Weight Loss Study: A Randomized Trial, March 7, 2007, Gardner et al. 297 (9): 969
There are several others showing the effects of a controlled carbohydrate diet on blood pressure, blood lipids, etc.
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Imagine that you're doing great, losing weight, feeling better than ever, thrilled with yourself, hearing compliments from friends and acquaintances---and then it happens! Despite all your good intentions, you're mightily tempted by a food you're not supposed to have. What to do? I'll tell you this: You'd better have a strategy ready!"
(Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution, Chapter 19)
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