Issue #3 The Carb-Appropriate Review
Issue 3 | Volume 1 | August 2019 In this issue: Articles Is the Ketogenic Diet Really a Cure for Cancer? The ketogenic diet is touted as a ‘cure’ for cancer with claims that it effectively starves cancer cells of fuel. But do these claims stack up? Can the Ketogenic Diet and Ketones Improve Brain […]
World Health Organisation’s recommendations on saturated fat are out of date, expert team says
ABC News https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2019-07-04/who-saturated-fat-recommendations-out-of-date-expert-team-says/11274136 Article Summary In a new study published in the British Medical Journal,1 18 well-known researchers have disputed the World Health Organisations dietary guideline to reduce saturated fat to less than 10% of daily calories, and have stated that this dietary guideline is not backed by evidence. The authors summarised the key points […]
Can Keto-Diets Improve the Structure of Key Brain Cells?
Ketogenic diets might help to improve the function of important supportive brain cells.
Are Low-Carb Diets Deficient in Micronutrients?
A common criticism of low-carb and keto diets is that they do not supply adequate amounts of essential nutrients, but is this justified?
Does a Higher Fat Diet Cause ‘Keto-Crotch’?
Recent articles have suggested that higher fat intakes are responsible for ‘keto-crotch’. Does this study support that contention?
Can a Ketogenic Diet and Ketones Improve Brain Health?
Ketogenic diets and ketones themselves offer a promising treatment option for neurodegenerative disorders and cognitive decline.
Is the Ketogenic Diet Really a ‘Cure’ for Cancer?
The ketogenic diet is often touted as a ‘cure’ for cancer. But is this justified? Could there be risk from using a keto-diet for cancer?