to signal the brain when and how much to eat Dr.
Rosedale believes that regulating leptin levels will stop
cravings, allow dieters to eat less without feeling hungry,
and eliminate cravings for sugary snacks.
There are many benefits associated with weight loss
when the weight loss occurs at a moderate pace through
healthy eating and regular exercise. There are many
diseases and conditions for whichobesityis considered
a significant risk factor. These include diabetes and car-
diovascular disease. People who are the more obese are
generally at a higher risk and have more severe symp-
toms. Losing weight can reduce the severity of symptoms
that occur with obesity-related disorders, and in some
cases can even help the symptoms resolve completely.
Dr. Rosedale believes that his diet can have these positive
effects for patients with heart disease, diabetes,hyper-
tension, and other diseases and conditions.
Precautions
Anyone who is thinking about beginning a new diet
should consult their physician or another medical prac-
titioner. A physician can help the dieter determine if the
diet in question is the right diet to meet their personal
health and fitness goals. Requirements of calories,vita-
mins,andmineralscan be very different for different
people, and can vary based on age, gender, weight,
activity level, the presence of diseases or conditions,
and many other factors. A dieter’s physician can help
the dieter determine what his or her personal needs are
for maintaining good health. This diet limits protein, so
it is possible that some people, especially those who are
very athletic, or those who are strength training, may
not get enough protein for good health. Women who
are pregnant orbreastfeedingshould be especially cau-
tious. When babies are receiving all of their nutrients
from their mother, what the mother eats can have a
significant impact on the baby’s health! and well-being.
The various merits and risks of a high fat diet,
even when the diet is only high in ‘‘good’’ fats are hotly
debated. Anyone thinking of beginning this diet who
has cardiovascular or any disease for which a high fat
diet is considered a risk factor should exercise extreme
caution. Before any kind of dietary change is made,
especially one that could cause a condition to worsen,
a personal physician and any other doctor supervising
care (such as a cardiologist) should be consulted and
the possible costs and benefits of such a diet should be
weighed carefully.
Risks
There are some risks with any diet. Any diet that
significantly limits certain types of food may make it
hard for a dieter to get enough of all the necessary
vitamins and minerals needed for good health. Although
this diet recommends a number of vitamins and sup-
plements, a dieter should consult his or her own physi-
cian before starting any kind of supplement. Supplements
and multivitamins can help reduce the risk of a defi-
ciency occurring during a restricted diet, but taking a
supplement or vitamin has its own risks that should be
carefully considered.Research and general acceptanceThere has been no significant scientific research on
the effectiveness of the Rosedale diet at helping people
lose weight or burn fat. It also has not been scientifi-
cally shown to allow the body to burn fat without
burning any muscle mass. It has not been evaluated
to determine its effectiveness at improving the symp-
toms of or treating any diseases or conditions includ-
ing type II diabetes, heart disease or hypertension.
Studies have shown however that these and other
obesity-related diseases and conditions can be improved
through weight loss. The Rosedale diet also has not
been clinically proven to help people live longer.
Leptin has been studied by many different
researchers, but like many things that are engaged in
more than one aspect of various reactions within the
body, it is not always easy for scientists to come to a
definite conclusion. Many of the studies done have been
on animals, although some studies have been done on
humans as well. It is more difficult for researchers to
study reactions in humans because it would be uneth-
ical to do something in an experiment that was expected
to cause a negative outcome in a person. Because of
this, studies of humans often have to rely on evidence
that cannot be as carefully controlled as when animal
subject are used.QUESTIONS TO ASK THE
DOCTOR Is this diet the best diet to meet my goals?
Would a multivitamin or other dietary
supplement be appropriate for me if I were to
begin this diet?
Is this diet appropriate for my entire family?
Is it safe for me to follow this diet over a long
period of time?
Are there any sign or symptoms that might
indicate a problem while on this diet?Rosedale diet