Long-term effects of a ketogenic diet in obese patients
Nov 9, 2013 8:23:27 GMT -6
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Post by kewlkat on Nov 9, 2013 8:23:27 GMT -6
I found this full text article on the long term effects of a ketogenic diet in obese patients. I thought when you have nothing else to do, you could take a look. It always makes me feel better to confirm what I'm trying to do is possible and of course to show the doubting thomas's..... 
BACKGROUND: Although various studies have examined the
short-term effects of a ketogenic diet in reducing weight in obese
patients, its long-term effects on various physical and biochemical
parameters are not known.
OBJECTIVE: To determine the effects of a 24-week ketogenic diet
(consisting of 30 g carbohydrate, 1 g/kg body weight protein,
20% saturated fat, and 80% polyunsaturated and monounsaturated
fat) in obese patients.
PATIENTS AND METHODS: In the present study, 83 obese
patients (39 men and 44 women) with a body mass index greater than
35 kg/m2, and high glucose and cholesterol levels were selected. The
body weight, body mass index, total cholesterol, low density lipoprotein
(LDL) cholesterol, high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol,
triglycerides, fasting blood sugar, urea and creatinine levels were
determined before and after the administration of the ketogenic diet.
Changes in these parameters were monitored after eight, 16 and
24 weeks of treatment.
RESULTS: The weight and body mass index of the patients decreased
significantly (P<0.0001). The level of total cholesterol decreased from
week 1 to week 24. HDL cholesterol levels significantly increased,
whereas LDL cholesterol levels significantly decreased after treatment.
The level of triglycerides decreased significantly following 24 weeks of
treatment. The level of blood glucose significantly decreased. The
changes in the level of urea and creatinine were not statistically significant.
CONCLUSIONS: The present study shows the beneficial effects of a
long-term ketogenic diet. It significantly reduced the body weight and
body mass index of the patients. Furthermore, it decreased the level of
triglycerides, LDL cholesterol and blood glucose, and increased the
level of HDL cholesterol. Administering a ketogenic diet for a relatively
longer period of time did not produce any significant side effects in the
patients. Therefore, the present study confirms that it is safe to use a
ketogenic diet for a longer period of time than previously demonstrated.
FULLTEXT ARTICLE HERE
BACKGROUND: Although various studies have examined the
short-term effects of a ketogenic diet in reducing weight in obese
patients, its long-term effects on various physical and biochemical
parameters are not known.
OBJECTIVE: To determine the effects of a 24-week ketogenic diet
(consisting of 30 g carbohydrate, 1 g/kg body weight protein,
20% saturated fat, and 80% polyunsaturated and monounsaturated
fat) in obese patients.
PATIENTS AND METHODS: In the present study, 83 obese
patients (39 men and 44 women) with a body mass index greater than
35 kg/m2, and high glucose and cholesterol levels were selected. The
body weight, body mass index, total cholesterol, low density lipoprotein
(LDL) cholesterol, high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol,
triglycerides, fasting blood sugar, urea and creatinine levels were
determined before and after the administration of the ketogenic diet.
Changes in these parameters were monitored after eight, 16 and
24 weeks of treatment.
RESULTS: The weight and body mass index of the patients decreased
significantly (P<0.0001). The level of total cholesterol decreased from
week 1 to week 24. HDL cholesterol levels significantly increased,
whereas LDL cholesterol levels significantly decreased after treatment.
The level of triglycerides decreased significantly following 24 weeks of
treatment. The level of blood glucose significantly decreased. The
changes in the level of urea and creatinine were not statistically significant.
CONCLUSIONS: The present study shows the beneficial effects of a
long-term ketogenic diet. It significantly reduced the body weight and
body mass index of the patients. Furthermore, it decreased the level of
triglycerides, LDL cholesterol and blood glucose, and increased the
level of HDL cholesterol. Administering a ketogenic diet for a relatively
longer period of time did not produce any significant side effects in the
patients. Therefore, the present study confirms that it is safe to use a
ketogenic diet for a longer period of time than previously demonstrated.
FULLTEXT ARTICLE HERE
