Sat, Oct-16-04, 07:14
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Senior Member
Posts: 267
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Plan: Carb Cycling Anita Style
Stats: 175/165/135
BF:BMI 28%
Progress: 25%
Location: Florida (Treasure Coast)
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Atkins effects on damaged liver & Depression?
Does anyone know the effects the Atkins diet may have on a previously damaged liver? I hate to share so much information but being that I do not have insurance at the moment I have no where else to turn for advice. I have lived with servere depression since age 13. I am now 31. In march of this year I overdoesed on tylenol, which landed me in ICU for 2 weeks. The doctors felt there was no hope for my liver to recover adviced my family to make the appropriate arrangments.
Obviously, I recovered. The triggers in my life that I was feeling at the time have since passed and for the time being my depression seems to be in check.
Since being released from the hospital I have not seen a doctor and do not have the means to do so. I feel fine and am not experiencing any of the symptoms I was told to watch for. In fact, since starting induction i feel better than ever. I have more energy, less mood swings (even during PMS time), and a greater overall feeling of well-being.
So, my question is does anyone know if the Akins diet is generally more harmful or beneficial to liver function? Any advice will be greatly appreciated, and I hope I have not shared to much information.
Thanks,
~Christy~
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