On Thu, 26 Mar 1998, Marc Harmon wrote:

> Only a no carb diet stops insulin
> production - insulin being the main culprit which damages arteries, ages
> the skin, and is responsible for the loss of collagen in the connective
> tissues.

This is incorrect.  Protein consumption causes insulin
production, albeit less than carb consumption.  Also, a no-carb
diet initiates ketosis, and ketones trigger insulin production.
So, while it is true that a no-carb diet keeps insulin levels
low, it certainly doesn't stop insulin production.  Furthermore,
it is far from clear that a no-carb diet keeps insulin levels
significantly lower than just a low-carb diet.

Todd Moody
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