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Promising effect of a new ketogenic diet regimen in patients with advanced cancer

Cancer/ Palliative treatment
Author
K. Hagihara et al.
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Used Parameters : BW, BMI, MM, BFM

Publication Year : 2020

Country : Japan

Journal : Nutrients

A ketogenic diet is expected to be an effective support therapy for patients with cancer, but the degree and duration of carbohydrate restriction are unclear. We performed a case series study of a new ketogenic diet regimen in patients with different types of stage IV cancer. Carbohydrates were restricted to 10 g/day during week one, 20 g/day from week two for three months, and 30 g/day thereafter. A total of 55 patients participated in the study, and data from 37 patients administered the ketogenic diet for three months were analyzed. No …
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