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Atkins recommends restriction of the intake of carbohydrates in order to switch the body metabolism from using glucose as the fuel to burning fat (both dietary and stored fat). This process of lipolysis begins when the body enters the state of ketosis as a consequence of running out of carbohydrates to burn.

Another argument is that many countries whose traditional diets are high in carbohydrates and low in fat (for example, Japan) have significantly low rates of obesity. This seems to directly contradict Atkins' claims.

Proponents of the diet mention that low-carbohydrate diets have been the subject of heated debate in medical circles for three decades [1], but are still "damned knowledge", so much so that until recently no serious research has been done on Atkins or other low carbohydrate diets. They mention that a few small research projects, as well as a great deal of anecdotal evidence, have shown such diets to help participants lose weight.

Atkins Diet Information
A successful Atkins dieter offers advice for those starting out.
Atkins Diet And Low Carbohydrate Weight Loss Support
News, forums, research topics, and recipes for low-carb dieters. Also includes international directory of low-carb shopping resources.
A Taste Of The Atkins Diet
Critique of the Atkins diet by Heartinfo.org. Published November 30, 2001. Does not include recent research data.
Diet And Body : Atkins Diet And Calorie Intake
Describes clinical studies by Bassett Research Institute and Durham Veterans Medical Center showing calorie reduction attributed to carbohydrate abstaining.
Atkins Friends
Motivation and support site for Atkins and other low carb diet plans created by low carbers. Bulletin board, chat area, dieter galleries, and recipes.

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