Remission of OCD and ulcerative colitis with a ketogenic diet: Case Report
A case report describes the experience of a 37-year-old woman with chronic obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), ulcerative colitis (UC), obesity, and autoimmune conditions who underwent ketogenic...
Low carbohydrate and psychoeducational programs show promise for the treatment of ultra-processed food addiction: 12-month follow-up
This study is a 12-month follow-up to the 2022 intervention by Unwin et al., examining the long-term effects of an online, low-carbohydrate “real food” program...
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...
TOWARD a metabolic health intervention demonstrates robust 1-year weight loss and cost-savings through deprescription
The TOWARD program – Text-based communications and messaging, Online interactions, Wellness coaching, Asynchronous education & community support, Real-time biofeedback and remote monitoring, and Dietary modifications...
Exposure to sugar rationing in the first 1000 days of life protected against chronic disease
The impact of early-life sugar exposure on long-term health has become a critical area of research, especially as chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension continue...
Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of a Very Low-Calorie Ketogenic Diet in Women with Obesity and Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis: A Pilot Interventional Study
Obesity is a significant risk factor for knee osteoarthritis (OA), and weight loss is critical for OA management. This pilot study evaluated the effects of...
The ketogenic diet has the potential to decrease all-cause mortality without a concomitant increase in cardiovascular-related mortality
The ketogenic diet continues to receive interest for its ability to improve insulin sensitivity and glycemic control, promote weight loss, reduce inflammation, and enhance cognitive...
Effect of ketogenic diets on insulin-like growth factor (IGF)-1 in humans: A systematic review and meta-analysis
During aging, the body’s nutrient-sensing systems, especially the growth hormone and IGF-1 pathways, can become disrupted. While these pathways promote cell growth, elevated levels are also...
RenNu, a Dietary Program for Individuals with Autosomal-Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease Implementing a Sustainable, Plant-Focused, Kidney-Safe, Ketogenic Approach with Avoidance of Renal Stressors
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is a common inherited cause of kidney failure, with limited treatment options available that do not achieve regression. Recent...
Nutrient analysis of three low-carbohydrate diets differing in carbohydrate content
Low-carbohydrate diets have proven effective in managing conditions like type 2 diabetes, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and obesity. However, there are concerns about their effects on...
Impact of a ketogenic diet on sleep quality in people with relapsing multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurodegenerative disease that can cause various symptoms, including sleep disturbances, which affect up to 50% of individuals with the condition....
Mediterranean ketogenic diet accounts for reduced pain frequency and intensity in patients with chronic migraine: A pilot study
Migraine is a chronic neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, causing severe pain and disability. Although the exact mechanisms of migraine are not...
Effect of a low-carbohydrate diet on pain and quality of life in female patients with lipedema: a randomized controlled trial
Lipedema is a chronic condition involving abnormal fat accumulation and pain in the lower body. It primarily affects women and is often underdiagnosed, with treatment...
Ketonemia variability through menstrual cycle in patients undergoing classic ketogenic diet
Impact of Menstrual Cycle on Ketone Levels in Ketogenic Dietary Therapies Ketogenic dietary therapies are non-pharmacologic treatments primarily used for drug-resistant epilepsy and other neurological...
Impaired glucose utilization in the brain of patients with delirium following hip fracture
Exploring Metabolic Factors in Delirium Among Elderly Patients For over six decades, insufficient cerebral energy metabolism has been proposed as a cause of delirium, supported...
Adherence to ketogenic diet in lifestyle interventions in adults with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes: a scoping review
For better evaluation and comparison of ketogenic therapy studies, a standardized protocol for assessing ketones needs to be established, including what ketone bodies to measure,...
Effects of Ketogenic Diet on Reproductive Hormones in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a complex disorder in women characterized by features such as irregular ovulation, high levels of male hormones, and polycystic ovaries....
Serum and CSF metabolomics analysis shows Mediterranean Ketogenic Diet mitigates risk factors of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that leads to severe cognitive decline and memory loss. Despite new medications, it has no cure. Because suboptimal...
An open-label, randomized controlled trial to assess a ketogenic diet in critically ill patients with sepsis
Sepsis is a deadly immune response condition that remains highly fatal despite advanced care. The current standard of carbohydrate-rich feeding in critically ill patients may...
Ketosis Suppression and Ageing (KetoSAge) Part 2: The Effect of Suppressing Ketosis on Biomarkers Associated with Ageing, HOMA-IR, Leptin, Osteocalcin, and GLP-1, in Healthy Females
Part 2 of a recent clinical trial has been published, focusing on how short-term suppression of nutritional ketosis (NK) affects aging-related metabolic health markers and...
Ketosis Suppression and Ageing (KetoSAge): The Effects of Suppressing Ketosis in Long Term Keto-Adapted Non-Athletic Females
A study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences bolsters the hypothesis that the natural state of humans may be nutritional ketosis, providing evidence...
Addressing Pain Using a Mediterranean Ketogenic Nutrition Program in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment
Chronic pain is common among older adults and can impair their physical and mental well-being, leading to a reduced quality of life. A recent study...
Hyperinsulinemia is a probable trigger for weight gain and hyperphagia in individuals with Prader-Willi syndrome
This study explores the role of insulin in weight gain and hyperphagia (excessive appetite) in children with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), a primary genetic cause of...
Ketogenic Diet Induced Shifts in the Gut Microbiome Associate with Changes to Inflammatory Cytokines and Brain-Related miRNAs in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects over 1 in 100 children globally and is associated with immune system changes, inflammation, and gastrointestinal issues. Abnormal gut flora...
Therapeutic Carbohydrate Restriction as a Metabolic Modality for the Prevention and Treatment of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
🔬 Therapeutic Carbohydrate Restriction for Gynecologic Health 🌾 Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) is a significant health concern, affecting one-third of women by age 60 and...
Ketogenic diet ameliorates attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in rats via regulating gut microbiota
🔬 Ketogenic Diet: A Potential Alternative for ADHD Treatment? 🥑 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent behavioral disorder affecting children and often continuing...
The effect of a ketogenic diet versus Mediterranean diet on clinical and biochemical markers of inflammation in patients with obesity and psoriatic arthritis: a randomized crossover trial
Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are autoimmune conditions characterized by chronic inflammation and significant impacts on quality of life. Although the impact of diet on disease...
Effects of ketogenic diet on health outcomes: an umbrella review of meta-analyses of randomized clinical trials
In a comprehensive analysis of multiple studies and meta-analyses, researchers evaluated the impact of a ketogenic diet on various health outcomes. The results demonstrated positive...
Effect of Dietary Approaches on Glycemic Control in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review with Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials
This network meta-analysis aimed to compare the impacts of various dietary patterns on the glycemic control of Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) patients. Relevant studies were...
