. . that Atkins is an extreme weight loss diet that will result in hair loss - though they say it results in less hair loss than other extreme weight loss diets.

Besides, Atkins is rapidly going out of style in California, so the whole Western World will be following within weeks (the rest of the world never had the option). The Wall Street Journal has been reporting the woes of companies that bet on "low carb", particularly those that were late to market, for some time - but now the mainstream as well.

Further, a diet that improves your health and longivity while also being (several of) the most flavorful and enjoyable cuisines in the world is worth the few extra pounds Atkins may or may not have removed.