Is Atkins safe for people with chronic kidney infections?

[tarrochka]

I've been feeling great since being on Atkins. I've had my periods of weakness and faintness...but I've figured out how to get around that, and I feel great. I'm losing inches and I just went down 1 pants size.

However, I started to have kidney infection symptoms again today, and my boyfriend asked me if I'm sure that a diet so high in protein like this, is alright for me..considering my health issues.

Does anyone here have any idea? I appreciate your help. Thank you

[chinadoll]

Re: Is Atkins safe for people with chronic kidney infections?

Well, Atkins is more a high fat diet than high protein. I generally try to eat 4 ounces of flesh at lunch and dinner and eggs for breakfast. I don't consider that a particularly high protein diet. Maybe you can use portion control and up your fatrotein ratio if you are concerned.

[tarrochka]

Re: Is Atkins safe for people with chronic kidney infections?

I do the same thing. I have eggs each morning, and meat & veggies in various forms of preparation, for lunch and dinner each day. Thank you for your reply

[Georgiana]

Re: Is Atkins safe for people with chronic kidney infections?

From DANDR, page 107:

People with severe kidney disease (creatine over 2.4) should not do any phase of Atkins unless directed to do so by their physician.