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

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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
>