By Priyanjana Pramanik, MSc.Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc.Mar 11 2025 Could a ketogenic diet help you lose weight and ditch diabetes meds? New research reveals how cutting carbs may also ease inflammation and boost mental health — but experts say more trials are needed. Review: Ketogenic Diets for Body Weight Loss: A Comparison with Other Diets In a recent review...
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Keto diet’s gut changes may protect against epileptic seizures
By Paul McClure Researchers have found that keto-induced changes in gut microbial makeup may be beneficial for epileptics Depositphotos A new UCLA study has found how a keto diet induces changes in the gut microbiome that could protect treatment-resistant epileptic children against seizures. The discovery could lead to the development of new therapeutic approaches. Evidence suggests...
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The latest weapon against cancer is … a keto diet?
COLD SPRING HARBOR LABORATORY IMAGE: IN MICE WITH PANCREATIC AND COLORECTAL CANCER, KETO DIETS SLOW THE GROWTH OF TUMORS, SEEN HERE IN WHITE, BY A PROCESS CALLED FERROPTOSIS. THIS KILLS THE CANCER CELLS BY CAUSING A LETHAL BUILDUP OF TOXIC FATTY MOLECULES, STAINED RED Dietitians say a keto diet could help you lose up to...
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‘Keto-like’ Diet Linked to Doubling of Heart Disease Risk
Sue Hughes March 07, 2023 Consumption of a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet, dubbed a “keto-like” diet, was associated with an increase in LDL levels and a twofold increase in the risk for future cardiovascular events, in a new observational study. “To our knowledge this is the first study to demonstrate an association between a carbohydrate-restricted dietary platform and...
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MS: Keto diet may improve fatigue, mood, and quality of life
A recent study suggests that the keto diet might help some people with MS. martin-dm/Getty Images A preliminary study has found that participants with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) who followed a ketogenic diet for 6 months experienced improvements in fatigue, mood, and the quality of life. The study also demonstrated improvements in walking distance, disability,...
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Keto diet may not work for women
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA – RIVERSIDE IMAGE: UC RIVERSIDE SCIENTISTS ARE TRYING TO FIND THE MOLECULAR BASIS OF POPULAR DIETS SUCH AS KETO AND INTERMITTENT FASTING. CREDIT: PIXABAY Scientists from UC Riverside are studying how the popular keto and intermittent fasting diets work on a molecular level, and whether both sexes benefit from them equally. The...
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Signs you should avoid the keto diet, according to a doctor
Gabby Landsverk Mar 23, 2021 | 1:28 PM ET The low-carb, high-fat keto diet has become popular for weight loss. Keto can be helpful for improving metabolic health, but it isn’t for everyone. Avoid low-carb diets if you’re stressed or seeking quick results, or have a history of disordered eating. Keto diets have increased in...
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Keto diet may reduce Alzheimer’s risk by altering gut fungi
Scientists have found associations between fungi living in the gut and mild cognitive impairment, which can lead to Alzheimer’s disease. They suggest that a ketogenic diet could help prevent the disease by creating a more healthful balance of microorganisms in the gut. SA ketogenic diet may help cut the risk of Alzheimer’s by influencing the...
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The 7 best supplements for keto diets
By Jennifer Berry Reviewed by Natalie Butler, RD, LD The ketogenic diet is a popular diet for weight loss and general health. Some supplements can improve the effectiveness of the diet, while others prevent nutrient deficiencies or ease the side effects. The ketogenic diet, which people commonly call the keto diet, focuses on high fat...
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Why Paleo and Keto Diets May Be Unhealthy for Your Heart
New research found that people who followed the paleo diet for a year had twice the amount of TMAO in their system. TMAO is a biomarker that previous studies have found increases a person’s risk for a major cardiovascular event by 62 percent and the risk of dying by 63 percent. A lack of whole grains is...
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