Ketogenic diets are high in fat, moderate in protein and low in carbohydrates, with weak to preliminary evidence of anticancer effects, relief of side effects, and benefits on your body terrainthe internal conditions of your body, including nutritional status, fitness, blood sugar balance, hormone balance, inflammation and more.
How can a ketogenic diet help you? What the research says
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Improving treatment outcomes
Is a ketogenic diet linked to improved survival? Is it linked to less cancer growth or metastasis? Does it enhance the anticancer action of other treatments or therapies? We present the evidence.
Notable preclinical evidence is listed in Are you a health professional? ›
Optimizing your body terrain
Does a ketogenic diet promote an environment within your body that is less supportive of cancer development, growth, or spread? We present the evidence.
Research has only begun studying the connections between body terrain factors and cancer outcomes, and the oncology community is not yet sure how to interpret all the findings. If any of these terrain factors could be an issue for you, we recommend that you ask your doctor if you need any diagnostic tests to detect terrain imbalances or any adjustments to your lifestyle or medications.
We also recommend that you share with your doctor the information here about how a ketogenic diet might affect these terrain factors if you have any imbalances.
Managing side effects and promoting wellness
Is a ketogenic diet linked to fewer or less severe side effects or symptoms? Is it linked to less toxicity from cancer treatment? Does it support your quality of life or promote general well-being? We present the evidence.
Also see evidence of side effects from a ketogenic diet impairing quality of life among some people with cancer: Safety and precautions ›
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