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Review
. 2022 Dec;11(4):682-694.
doi: 10.1007/s13668-022-00439-8. Epub 2022 Oct 13.

The Ketogenic Diet: Considerations for Cancer Survivorship

Cara Miller  1 , Karina Austin  1 , Lawren Fischer  2 , Eleah Stringer  1   3 , Satnam Sidhu  1
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Review

The Ketogenic Diet: Considerations for Cancer Survivorship

Cara Miller et al. Curr Nutr Rep. 2022 Dec.

Abstract

Purpose of review: This article aims to evaluate the current practice of the ketogenic diet (KD) in oncology by discussing feasibility, impact on quality of life, and implications for dietetic practice. Articles discussed were selected based on an adult oncology population with emphasis on publications from the last 5 years.

Recent findings: There is a paucity of randomized prospective trials and articles reviewed were heterogeneous in nature, limiting the ability to draw conclusions about the KDs role in cancer care and survivorship. Despite the lack of evidence, patients with cancer are interested in KD. The authors highlight barriers to supporting implementation of KD and recommend the inclusion of a registered dietitian with experience in KD to ensure safety and support the nutrition goals of patients with cancer. Thorough, well-designed randomized control trials are needed to elucidate the potential advantages of this diet therapy in cancer care and survivorship.

Keywords: Cancer; Feasibility; Ketogenic diet; Nutrition; Oncology; Quality of life; Safety; Survivorship.

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