Here is the way it was explained to me ...... Eliminating carbs "melts" the abdominal fat that constricts the heart and aorta which raises blood pressure.... Syndrome X people have a lot of abdominal fat..... Oliva ----- Original Message ----- From: "S.B. Feldman, MD" <[log in to unmask]> > The combination of excessive carb intake over many years gives what has been > termed syndrome x; this includes hypertension, diabetes type 2, high > cholesterol [ldl], obesity.....and the restriction of carbs not only reduces > weight and lowers bld sugar and cholesterol, but profoundly improves blood > pressure. The Dr Atkins New Diet Revolution soft cover is the best reference > and instruction book that I know. It is entirely compatible with Neanderthin > suggestions >