Ketogenic diets: Weighing the evidence on weight loss and health outcomes.|Espresso Knowledge Shot.

Ketogenic diets have become increasingly popular due to their ability to produce rapid weight loss. These very low-carbohydrate diets put the body in a state of ketosis, altering physiology and metabolism. Ketogenic diets have been studied for weight loss, diabetes, performance enhancement, and as a treatment for refractory epilepsy, especially in children. However, the effects of ketogenic diets on many other health outcomes have been inconsistent between studies. While some systematic reviews have examined their impact in specific populations, a comprehensive assessment of the evidence from these existing reviews has been lacking. A new umbrella review published by Patikorn and associates aimed to systematically evaluate, summarize, and grade all evidence from prior meta-analyses on the diverse associations of ketogenic diets with various health outcomes. //~Social media~///: These episodes of 'Espresso Knowledge Shots' or quick paper reviews are also available on the 'Decoding Healthcare Research' Podcast. You can find it as 'Decoding Healthcare Research' on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. Enjoy! -Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @agora_health and on Facebook at Agora Health. -Find Dr. E.F.Rain as @dr.ef.rain on Instagram. Visit our website at agora-community.com, where you can access all our content and join our exclusive online community of healthcare professionals. It's the perfect place for networking, case discussions, conversations about our professional practice as healthcare professionals, and more! -Reference: Patikorn C, Saidoung P, Pham T, Phisalprapa P, Lee YY, Varady KA, Veettil SK, Chaiyakunapruk N. Effects of ketogenic diet on health outcomes: an umbrella review of meta-analyses of randomized clinical trials. BMC Med. 2023 May 25;21(1):196