ABC News reports on a study of the Atkins Diet:
And while the authors caution that additional research is needed, they also discovered an increase in high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or “good” cholesterol and a decrease in serum triglycerides among dieters in the Atkins group. Those results are positive because low HDL and high triglyceride levels increase an individual’s risk of developing heart disease.
While it’s no better than other diets for long-term weight loss, it could be better for the heart.