>>A lot of people starting a low-carb plan lose potassium and, if memory >>serves, another micronutrient or two due to frequent urination. >can u explain what you mean here? low-carb causes diuresis? I'm afraid to touch this with a ten-foot pole, Andrew, given your tendency to rip one a size ten poop-chute but yes, low-carb diets DO often have a diuretic effect. Most if not all low-carb diet authors address it and critics use it every day ("Oh, it's only water weight!") If anyone else would kindly attest to this, I'd greatly appreciate it. Sorry, Andrew, just calling a spade a spade. And, in all likelihood, this is all I'll have to say. Dori Zook Denver, CO