Episode 6 Ketogenic Diets

We’ve discussed the impact that diets can have on epigenetics and the body. How does that relate to epilepsy, diabetes, and weight loss? Can ketogenic diets have an impact on any or all of these? What is the point of these types of diets and can we definitively say scientifically that they can help you lose weight? Join hosts Shanti and Danny and find out on this knowledge expanding episode of Breaking Bad Science. ReferencesMawer, R.; The Ketogenic Diet: A Detailed Beginner’s Guide to Keto. Healthline.com. 30-Jul-2018. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/ketogenic-diet-101Westman, E., et.al.; Effect of 6-month Adherence to a Very Low Carbohydrate Diet Program. American Journal of Medicine. Jul-2002. 113:1 (30 - 36). Doi: 10.1016/s0002-9343(02)01129-4Johnstone, A., et. al.; Effects of a High-Protein Ketogenic Diet on Hunger, Appetite, and Weight Loss in Obese Men Feeding Ad Libitum. Jan-2008. 87:1 (44 - 55). Doi: 10.1093/ajcn/87.1.44Cooper, M., et. al.; A Ketogenic Diet Reduces Metabolic Syndrome-Induced Allodynia and Promotes Peripheral Nerve Growth in Mice. Experimental Neurology. 17-May-2018. 306: (149 - 157). Doi: 10.1016/j.expneurol.2018.05.011Support the show