Ketogenic diet for cancer patients: yes or no?
THE KETOGENIC DIET, which involves a radical reduction in carbohydrates in favor of fats, has been gaining popularity recently. IS THERE REALLY A JUSTIFICATION FOR THE HURRAOPTIMISM AROUND THIS CONTROVERSIAL NUTRITIONAL MODEL? WHAT ARE THE MAIN ASSUMPTIONS OF THE KETOGENIC DIET AND WHY CAN IT BE DANGEROUS TO HEALTH IN THE LONG TERM? THE KETOGENIC DIET WAS FIRST USED IN 1921 IN THE TREATMENT OF […]