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Ketogenic Diet Efficacy

The effectiveness of the ketogenic diet for various health conditions, including epilepsy, weight loss, and depression.

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Feb 5, 2026

What peer-reviewed evidence supports ketogenic diet interventions for the chronic conditions promoted by Dr. Bosworth?

Peer-reviewed evidence shows the (KD) has credible, disease-specific support—strongest for , moderate and mixed for short-term , nonalcoholic fatty liver disease () and some cognitive outcomes, and li...

Jan 10, 2026

What peer‑reviewed clinical trials exist that test ketogenic protocols for reversing insulin resistance or fatty liver?

Peer‑reviewed clinical trials testing ketogenic protocols show short‑term, often small randomized or controlled interventions that report improvements in insulin sensitivity and reductions in liver fa...