William Banting, one of his patients, published a letter about the diet in 1863. Over the past 40 years these diets have resurfaced with various names and authors. In 1999, Dr Atkins' released his New Diet Revolution and as sequels go this is typically big on hype but little on added substance. However during the same 27 years since it's been published obesity in the U.S. has been increasing. Following is a review of the major claims that Dr. Atkins promotes along with their limitations based on current scientific understanding and research.
Obesity is caused by disturbed carbohydrate metabolism.
Unlimited calorie intake, excluding CHO, is associated with a physiologically advantageous loss of weight. Carbohydrate intolerance is the root of many health problems.