High-protein diets may increase risk of kidney disease

High-protein diets, such as the Dukan diet, are currently a popular alternative to the traditional calorie-counting forms of dieting. But scientists at the University of Granada in Spain have shown through tests in rats that a high-protein diet increases the risk of kidney stones and other renal diseases.Dr.

High-protein diets may increase risk of kidney disease

High-protein diets, such as the Dukan diet, are currently a popular alternative to the traditional calorie-counting forms of dieting.

French Doctors Close In On Dukan Diet Guru, Dr. Pierre Dukan

The French College of Physicians accuses Dr. Pierre Dukan, the creator of the Dukan diet, of practicing medicine “like a business”, which goes against the its code of ethics, and not taking enough care in his proposals of engaging in personal promotion. Dr…

Cornell Expert: French Diet A Proven Recipe For Weight Loss Failure

David Levitsky, professor of Nutritional Sciences and Psychology at Cornell University, comments on the rising popularity of the French protein-centric, low-fat, low-carb Dukan Diet, the focus of a new book to be published in North American next month. Levitsky says: “We have had plenty experience with high protein diets for weight…