Advantages and Disadvantages of the Ketogenic Diet: A Review Article
Jennifer T Batch, Sanjay P Lamsal, Michelle Adkins, Senan Sultan, Monica N. Ramirez
Abstract
The ketogenic diet (KD) has gained immense popularity during the last decade, primarily because of its successful short-term effect on weight loss. In the United States, KD is utilized in a variety of patient populations for weight management, despite limited evidence regarding its efficacy and risks. This literature review provides an evaluation of data on the benefits and risks associated with the chronic use of KD, including its metabolic, endocrinological, and cardiovascular effects.
Topics & Concepts
Ketogenic dietMedicineWeight lossPopularityIntensive care medicineWeight managementEndocrinologyObesityPsychiatryEpilepsySocial psychologyPsychologyDiet and metabolism studiesDiet, Metabolism, and DiseaseAdipose Tissue and Metabolism