From: JETHURNAU@aol.com

Subject: high protein diets

Hi

My name is Julie Thurnau and I am just finishing up a dietetic internship

through UNC. I have a reletive who is following a very high protein, low carbohydrate diet to lose weight. I have tried to find resources through medline showing the adverse effects, with few results. I am hoping to get some feedback on ketosis and adverse effects. I know the basics: possible dehydration, enlarged kidneys/liver, high fat and heart disease. But I also subscribe to the

ketogenic group and have yet to hear of side effects except a possible

pancreatitis attack. Can anyone help?

Thanks in advance,

Julie