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Review
. 2020 Aug 10;12(8):e9639.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.9639.

Advantages and Disadvantages of the Ketogenic Diet: A Review Article

Jennifer T Batch  1 , Sanjay P Lamsal  2 , Michelle Adkins  3 , Senan Sultan  4 , Monica N Ramirez  5
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Advantages and Disadvantages of the Ketogenic Diet: A Review Article

Jennifer T Batch et al. Cureus. .

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.

Keywords: diabetes mellitus; insulin resistance; ketogenic diet; low carbohydrate diet; low fat diet; obesity; polycystic ovarian syndrome.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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