Jeff S. Volek, PhD, RD Assistant Professor, University of Connecticut; Human Performance Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, University of Connecticut, Storrs
Eric C. Westman, MD, MHS Associate Professor, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
Address: Jeff S. Volek, PhD, RD, Department of Kinesiology, 2095 Hillside Road, Unit 1110, The University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269-1110; e-mail jvolek@uconnvm.uconn.edu
The authors have indicated that they have received grant or research support from the Robert C. Atkins Foundation, Inc.
ABSTRACTMuch scientific and anecdotal data demonstrate favorable metabolic responses to very-low-carbohydrate diets. We believe that very-low-carbohydrate diets merit further study for weight loss, and that criticisms of these diets lack scientific evidence.
