Is Dukan Diet Safe For Americans?

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The Dukan Diet, by Dr. Pierre Dukan has gained popularity in it's land of origin, in France and also in several other countries. Next month the Dukan diet will be official launched in America. The diet, which had been introduced in 2000, is till now one of the most popular diet plan in France and Dr. Pierre Dukan hopes it to be a great hit in America

Till now the diet has sold over 3.5 million copies in 14 languages. New York Times has reported that Dr. Dukan has sold the North American rights for a $1.3 million advance. The Dukan Diet America edition will be rolled out by the Crown publishing. The cover of the book reads, “The Real Reason the French Stay Thin."

This diet preaches the protein diet and promises a quick healthy weight loss. The diet is divided into four phases. While the first two phase is a strict diet plan, the next two are relaxing phase.

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The popularity of the diet has been followed by celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and at present is being followed by Kate Middleton. Like every quick weight loss plan, this diet too has also gone under scrutiny and several researchers have come up with few Dukan Diet Side Effects -

1.The first side effect of Dukan Diet is based on the basic requirement of the diet, that is, protein diet. The high protein concentration of the diet increases the risk of gout and high cholesterol. People with family history of these illnesses are more at risk.

2.According to a study, the diet enhances the process of ketosis in the body. The process of ketosis is the process in which the body attacks it's own fats. This process can lead to mood swings.

3.The low crab diet concentration of this diet attacks the kidney function and thus, opens risks to several kidney disorders.

4.Another dangerous side effects is the reduced concentration of fiber in the body, as the first phase of the diet does not allows fiber intake. It can lead to constipation and Diarrhea.

Thus, researchers say that the diet is best taken after consulting the doctor. This quick weight loss diet has been beneficial to many under doctors advice.

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