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Keto diet may increase ‘bad’ cholesterol, reduce bacterial diversity in the gut

August 31, 2024

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In some cases, a ketogenic diet may do more harm than good, recent research suggests. Image credit: Susan Brooks-Dammann/Stocksy.

The ketogenic diet may help with short-term weight loss, but there are concerns about its long-term effects on gut and cardiovascular health.
A recent 12-week study involving 53 healthy adults adds to these concerns, suggesting that the ketogenic diet may support weight loss but not improve heart health markers and could negatively impact gut microbiome diversity.
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