How a Ketogenic Diet Fights Cancer at the Cellular Level
Scientists discovered how a ketogenic diet (high fat, low carb) may help fight colorectal cancer. When you eat a ketogenic diet, your body produces a chemical …
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Brain-Boosting Molecule May Help Heal Traumatic Brain Injuries
Scientists discovered that a natural substance called beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB), which your body makes when following a ketogenic diet, may help protect brain …
Read MoreHow Low-Carb Diets Affect Bones Differently in Boys vs. Girls
Researchers studied how ketogenic diets (very low-carb, high-fat eating plans) affect bone health in developing rats, with different results for males and …
Read MoreSpecial Eating Pattern May Help Ease Crohn's Disease Symptoms
Researchers tested a special eating pattern called an intermittent ketogenic diet on mice with Crohn's disease, a condition that causes painful inflammation in …
Read MoreHow Liver Health Affects Brain Memory and Thinking
Scientists discovered that a chemical called β-hydroxybutyrate (BHB), which your liver makes when you're on a special diet, may protect your brain and improve …
Read MoreCan Ketone Supplements Help Reduce Alcohol Cravings?
Researchers tested whether a supplement called beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) could help reduce alcohol consumption and cravings in animals. They compared two …
Read MoreLow-Carb Diet May Help Protect Kidneys in Diabetic Patients
Researchers studied whether a ketogenic diet (a low-carb, high-fat eating plan) could help protect the kidneys of people with diabetes. They looked at data …
Read MoreA Molecule From Ketosis May Help Fix Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers discovered that a natural compound called beta-hydroxybutyrate (β-OHB), which your body makes during fasting or ketogenic diets, may help treat …
Read MoreSpecial Nutrients May Help Cancer Patients Keep Muscle Mass
Cancer patients, especially those with advanced cancer, often experience severe muscle loss that weakens their bodies and reduces their quality of life. …
Read MoreHow Fasting Fuels Your Genes: The Ketone Body Connection
Scientists are discovering that when your body burns fat for energy, it produces a special molecule called beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) that does more than just …
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