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Low-Carb / Ketogenic

Clinically established for epilepsy; metabolic syndrome signal; long-term data thin.

Evidence base

Ketogenic diet is an established medical therapy for drug-resistant epilepsy. Short-term metabolic improvements in T2D and metabolic syndrome. Long-term cardiovascular and mortality data remain limited.

Mechanisms

  • Ketone body metabolism shift
  • Insulin reduction and glucose stabilization
  • Appetite suppression via protein and fat satiety

Studied populations

  • Epilepsy patients (medical ketogenic)
  • Short-term metabolic syndrome RCTs
  • Self-selected low-carb adherents

Likely strengths

  • Established medical use in epilepsy
  • Rapid glucose improvement in T2D
  • Effective appetite control for some individuals

Open questions

  • Long-term cardiovascular effects
  • Sustainability beyond 12 months
  • Gut microbiome changes on very low carb
  • LDL response variation (hyper-responders)