Keto diet linked to health issues in mice
Keto diet linked to health issues in mice, including trouble processing sugar and liver disease.
Why it matters
- Long-term keto diet in mice led to sugar processing issues and liver/cardiovascular disease.
- Highlights potential risks of popular low-carb, high-fat diet.
By the numbers
- Study involved adult C57Bl/6J mice, which are prone to obesity and diabetes.
The big picture
- While keto diet can help with obesity, it may pose other health risks.
- More research needed on long-term effects in humans.
What they're saying
- Commenters note individual variability in diet response.
- One commenter emphasizes the study was done on mice, not humans.
Caveats
- Study conducted on mice, which may not translate directly to humans.
- Mice had genetic predispositions affecting results.
What’s next
- Further research needed to understand keto diet's long-term effects in humans.