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If a person needed to lose some weight while preserving muscle. is atkins any good for that?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Yes.: Akins diet is higher in protein. Combined with some weight training, muscle will not be lost!

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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