102 Summaries
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Epilepsy, Gastrointestinal Health
Characterizing the Fecal Microbiome in Patients on the Ketogenic Diet for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
The ketogenic diet is a recognized treatment for epilepsy, but its efficacy varies. Previous studies suggest that the gut microbiome might influence the anti-seizure effects...
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Diabetes, Endocrine
Replacing dietary carbohydrate with protein and fat improves lipoprotein subclass profile and liver fat in type 2 diabetes independent of body weight: evidence from 2 randomized controlled trials
Researchers investigated the effects of moderate carbohydrate restriction with higher protein intake on liver fat and lipoprotein subclasses in individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D),...
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Endocrine, Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity
Gastrointestinal hormones and subjective ratings of appetite after low-carbohydrate vs low-fat low-energy diets in females with lipedema – a randomized controlled trial
A randomized controlled trial published in April 2024 found that women with lipedema who followed a low-carbohydrate diet experienced more significant improvements in pain, well-being, and...
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General Health, Obesity
Impact of short-term ketogenic diet on sex hormones and glucose-lipid metabolism in overweight or obese patients with polycystic ovary syndrome
A recent study assessed the effects of a short-term ketogenic diet compared to a standard comprehensive intervention on body weight, sex hormones, glucose and lipid...
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Obesity
The impact of 3 different dietary interventions on overweight or obese adults: A network meta-analysis
As obesity rates and related chronic disease continue to rise, identifying effective dietary strategies is crucial. Over the past several years research has shifted toward...
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Neurology, Musculoskeletal, Gastrointestinal Health, Immunological
A diet-dependent host metabolite shapes the gut microbiota to protect from autoimmunity
Diet plays an influential role in modulating immune responses, and emerging evidence suggests that specific diets can help protect against autoimmune diseases. This study explored...
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General Health, Metabolic Syndrome
Ketogenic diet improves fertility in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome: a brief report
A recent retrospective analysis examined the effects of a ketogenic diet on fertility outcomes in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a condition affecting up to...
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Obesity
Ketogenic Diets for Body Weight Loss—A Comparison with Other Diets
With obesity rates rising worldwide, alternative weight-loss strategies like the ketogenic diet (KD) are gaining attention. KD is a high-fat, moderate-protein, low-carbohydrate diet that induces...
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Exercise & Sports Performance
Carbohydrate Ingestion Eliminates Hypoglycemia & Improves Endurance Exercise Performance in Triathletes Adapted to Very Low & High Carbohydrate Isocaloric Diets
A randomized crossover trial explored how carbohydrate ingestion during exercise impacts performance and metabolic adaptations in triathletes following very-low-carbohydrate (LCHF) or high-carbohydrate (HCLF) isocaloric diets....