Ketogenic diet in cancer management.

Authors :: Talib WH
Al-Dalaeen A
Mahmod AI
Source :: Current opinion in clinical nutrition and metabolic care [Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care] 2023 Jul 01; Vol. 26 (4), pp. 369-376. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 May 09.
Publication Year :: 2023
Abstract: Purpose of Review: This review presents details about types of ketogenic diet (KD), anticancer mechanisms, and the use of KD in experimental and clinical studies. Studies summarized in this review provide a solid ground for researchers to consider the use of KD to augment conventional treatments.<br />Recent Findings: KD is a dietary pattern composed of high fat, moderate proteins, and very-low-carbohydrate. This diet was suggested to have an anticancer effect and to augment conventional anticancer therapies. KD can target cancer cell by interfering with its metabolism without harming normal cells.<br />Summary: Several experimental and clinical studies support the use of KD as adjuvant therapy to treat different cancers.<br /> (Copyright © 2023 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.)