Keto diet: A ‘cheat day’ may undo benefits and damage blood vessels

New research suggests that people should not follow the ketogenic diet for 6 days and then take a day off, as a ‘cheat day’ may offset the benefits.

Differences between ketosis and ketoacidosis

Ketosis and ketoacidosis both involve increased levels of ketones in the body.

Is the ketogenic diet good for multiple sclerosis?

Multiple sclerosis is a chronic condition that affects the nerves. The ketogenic diet, which is a low-carb, high-fat diet, may help protect the body against neurodegeneration, but more research is necessary to confirm this. Learn more about whether the ketogenic diet can benefit people with multiple sclerosis here.

Keto diet may protect against cognitive decline

Our diets can influence the state of our health. Research in mice now suggests that one regimen — the ketogenic diet — may even prevent cognitive decline.

Keto diet could make cancer therapy more effective

A new study suggests that the ketogenic diet, which is very low in carbohydrates but high in fats, may give cancer therapy a much-needed boost.

Ketogenic diet for type 2 diabetes: Does it work?

What is the ketogenic diet? Learn about the benefits of using the ketogenic diet to manage diabetes and potential side effects.

Low-carb, high-fat diets may reduce epilepsy seizures

Scientists find that diets high in fat and low in carbohydrates, such as the ketogenic diet or modified Atkins diet, may reduce seizures in adults with refractory epilepsy.

Research Provides New Insight Into Diet And Epilepsy

Many children with certain forms of epilepsy achieve seizure control through a stringent medically supervised diet, either the ketogenic diet (KD) or a Modified Atkins Diet (MAD). When to use these diets and the mechanisms underlying their anticonvulsant effect are not well defined…