The benefits of a ketogenic diet may extend far beyond weight loss. It may also benefit those with autoimmune disorders.
Why Does Ketogenic Diet Help With Autoimmune Disease?
Surrounded by controversy, this dietary approach is characterized by low consumption of carbohydrates, (less than 50 grams per day) and a higher intake of fat. The diet is often demonized for cutting out entire food groups, while advocates maintain its benefits outweigh potential risks.
Evidence of the diet’s health effects is long-standing.
A systematic review of studies finds overwhelming evidence dating back to the 1990s, that the ketogenic diet is effective to treat drug-resistant epilepsy. Later, it became a popular weight loss diet….