Lockwood D H, Amatruda J M
Annu Rev Med. 1984;35:373-81. doi: 10.1146/annurev.me.35.020184.002105.
Very low calorie diets (VLCD) consisting of 300-500 kcal are known to be an effective means of weight reduction. Several years ago the most popular VLCD were found to be associated with cardiac arrhythmias and, in some cases, unexpected death. Although the cause(s) of cardiac irritability has never been determined, this problem appears to be markedly diminished by vigorous supplementation of the diets with essential elements, micronutrients, vitamins. Based on current knowledge, recommendations for VLCD usage are provided.
由300 - 500千卡热量组成的极低热量饮食（VLCD）是一种已知的有效减肥方法。几年前，人们发现最流行的极低热量饮食与心律失常有关，在某些情况下还会导致意外死亡。尽管心脏易激惹的原因尚未确定，但通过在饮食中大力补充必需元素、微量营养素和维生素，这个问题似乎明显减少了。基于目前的知识，给出了关于极低热量饮食使用的建议。
