#42. The Actual Science Behind the Keto Diet

Health Unveiled with Dr. Dan

12-09-2019 • 23 mins

Episode Summary:Dr. Dan discusses what is actually known in the scientific literature regarding the keto diet.Episode References:The keto diet in the treatment of drug resistant epilepsy: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31204451See here for a good review on the science of the ketones diet: https://www.nature.com/articles/ejcn2013116Keto diet can change composition of the microbiome: https://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674(18)30520-8The keto diet changes levels of microRNA: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30474543There could be health issues with eating pattern too low in carbohydrates: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2667(18)30135-X/fulltext