Many physicians and dietitians have been hesitant to suggest ketogenic diets due to 1) possible increased risk of cardiovascular disease, and 2) unknown effects on overall mortality.
But a study published at Scientific Reports in October 2024 suggests that ketogenic diets reduce overall mortality by 24% without no effect on cardiovascular-related deaths. Click the link to see the full report. I haven’t read it yet. Don’t ask me what “restricted cubic spline function” means!
Steve Parker, M.D.
PS: My Resuscitating U.S. Healthcare: An Insider’s Manifesto for Reform ranks at #153 in Health Policy at Amazon’s Kindle store.
Advanced Mediterranean Diet 