Current opinion on dietary advice in order to preserve fat-free mass during a low-calorie diet [PDF]
, 2020 Objectives: The loss of fat-free mass (FFM) that occurs during weight loss secondary to low-calorie diet can lead to numerous and deleterious consequences.
Faliva M. A. +8 more
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Ketogenic Diet: A Nutritional Therapeutic Tool for Lipedema? [PDF]
, 2023 Purpose of review: This review aims to provide an overview of the current evidence on the efficacy, also considering the anti-inflammatory properties and safety of very low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD) as a potential treatment for lipedema ...
Annunziata, Giuseppe +8 more
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Ketogenic Diet for Preoperative Weight Reduction in Bariatric Surgery: A Narrative Review [PDF]
, 2022 Bariatric surgery (BS) is the most effective treatment in reducing weight and the burden of comorbidities in patients with severe obesity. Despite the overall low mortality rate, intra- and post-operative complications remains quite common.
Colangeli, Luca +3 more
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Low-carbohydrate diets differing in carbohydrate restriction improve cardiometabolic and anthropometric markers in healthy adults: A randomised clinical trial [PDF]
PeerJ, 2019 Background Low-carbohydrate, high-fat (LCHF) diets are useful for treating a range of health conditions, but there is little research evaluating the degree of carbohydrate restriction on outcome measures.
Cliff J. d. C. Harvey +5 more
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Frontiers in Nutrition, 2021 Morbid obese people are more likely to contract SARS-CoV-2 infection and its most severe complications, as need for mechanical ventilation. Ketogenic Diet (KD) is able to induce a fast weight loss preserving lean mass and is particularly interesting as a
Elena Gangitano +5 more
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Ketogenic Diet as a Possible Non-pharmacological Therapy in Main Endocrine Diseases of the Female Reproductive System: A Practical Guide for Nutritionists [PDF]
, 2023 : This narrative review explored the role of ketogenic diets (KDs) in improving fertility outcomes, low-grade inflammation, body weight, visceral adipose tissue, and its potential use in certain types of cancer, through its favorable actions on ...
Barrea, Luigi +8 more
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The Effect of Three Different Ketogenic Diet Protocols on Migraine and Fatigue in Chronic and High-Frequency Episodic Migraine: A Pilot Study [PDF]
, 2023 Aims: We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of three different ketogenic diets on migraine and fatigue in chronic and high-frequency episodic migraineurs. Methods: 76 patients with migraine were treated with the KD for at least three months.
Belgrado E. +9 more
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Very-low-calorie ketogenic diet: A potential treatment for binge eating and food addiction symptoms in women. A pilot study [PDF]
, 2021 Background: many patients who struggle to lose weight are unable to cut down certain ultra-processed, refined types of food with a high glycemic index. This condition is linked to responses similar to addiction that lead to overeating. A very-low-calorie
Aloisi A. M. +3 more
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From the Ketogenic Diet to the Mediterranean Diet: The Potential Dietary Therapy in Patients with Obesity after CoVID-19 Infection (Post CoVID Syndrome) [PDF]
, 2022 Purpose of review: This review primarily examines the evidence for areas of consensus and on-going uncertainty or controversy about diet and physical exercise approaches for in the post-CoVID.
Barrea L. +10 more
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The Interplay between the Gut and Ketogenic Diets in Health and Disease
Advanced Science, Volume 12, Issue 36, September 25, 2025.This review synthesizes current knowledge on the interaction between ketogenic diets and the gut, covering gut physiology, intestinal immunity, and the gut microbiome. It explores innovative methods for tailoring the diet to maximize benefits while reducing side effects. Emphasis is placed on gut‐mediated mechanisms as a critical interface between diet
Chunlong Mu, Jong M. Rho, Jane Shearer
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