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Ketogenic Diet

The ketogenic diet is a very low carbohydrate, high fat diet that induces ketosis, with strong evidence supporting its use for epilepsy, type 2 diabetes management, & weight loss, & emerging research on neurological conditions.

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Evidence last reviewed: 05 Apr 2026
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Biomarkers studied
Outcomes directly measured across the evidence records below
Metabolic
Body WeightHbA1cInsulin SensitivityBlood GlucoseBody Fat %
Cognitive
Neuroprotection / NGF
Evidence
5 records
Weight loss
Overweight patients with type 2 diabetes mellitusMeta-analysis
PUBMEDHigh

The ketogenic diet significantly improved body weight control & glycemic management.

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Insulin sensitivity
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)Systematic review
PUBMEDModerate

Dietary interventions including ketogenic diets improve insulin sensitivity & hormonal profiles in women with PCOS.

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Epilepsy management
Children and adolescents with epilepsySystematic review and meta-analysis
PUBMEDHigh

Ketogenic diet therapy is an established nonpharmacologic treatment in various types of epilepsy.

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Glycemic control
Individuals with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes mellitusRandomized crossover trial
PUBMEDModerate

The ketogenic diet significantly reduced glycated hemoglobin levels compared to the Mediterranean diet.

Dose: Duration: 12 weeks
Obesity management
Adults with obesitySystematic review and meta-analysis
PUBMEDHigh

The very low-calorie ketogenic diet is effective for weight management & improving body composition.

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Forms
Dietary
Typically involves a high-fat, low-carbohydrate, and moderate-protein intake.

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