Pierre Dukan
Pierre Dukan is a French general practitioner and nutritionist, who is best known for the development of the Dukan Diet, a high-protein diet for weight loss.
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Pierre Dukan was born in Algiers, French Algeria (now Algeria), in 1941. He moved to Paris, France, where he completed his medical studies and became a general practitioner.
Career[edit | edit source]
Dukan started his medical career as a general practitioner. However, he became interested in nutrition and weight loss after an encounter with an obese patient who was desperate to lose weight. This led him to develop the Dukan Diet, a high-protein, low-carb diet plan.
The Dukan Diet became popular in France and later gained international attention. Despite its popularity, the diet has been criticized by health professionals for its potential health risks.
In 2012, Dukan was banned from practicing medicine in France due to a breach of medical ethics. Despite this, he continues to promote his diet plan through books and online platforms.
Dukan Diet[edit | edit source]
The Dukan Diet is a high-protein, low-carb diet plan developed by Pierre Dukan. It consists of four phases: the Attack phase, the Cruise phase, the Consolidation phase, and the Stabilization phase. Each phase has specific dietary guidelines and food lists.
Despite its popularity, the Dukan Diet has been criticized by health professionals for its potential health risks, including kidney damage and cardiovascular disease.
Controversies[edit | edit source]
In 2012, Dukan was banned from practicing medicine in France due to a breach of medical ethics. The French medical board accused him of promoting his diet plan for commercial gain. Despite this, Dukan continues to promote his diet plan through books and online platforms.
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