Abstract Historically, low-carbohydrate (CHO) and very-low-CHO diets have been used for
weight loss. Recently, these diets have been promoted for type 2 diabetes (T2D) …

Background: The very low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD) has been recently proposed as
an appealing nutritional strategy for obesity management. The VLCKD is characterized by a …

Purpose: Studies on long-term sustainability of low-carbohydrate approaches to treat
diabetes are limited. We previously reported the effectiveness of a novel digitally-monitored …

Very low calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD) has been proposed as a promising option to
achieve a significant weight loss in a short time period. We conducted a systematic review …

Background Weight loss is a milestone in the prevention of chronic diseases associated with
high morbility and mortality in industrialized countries. Very-low calorie ketogenic diets …

Very low-calorie ketogenic diets (VLCKD) are an effective and increasingly used tool for
weight loss. Traditionally considered high protein, ketogenic diets are often looked at with …

With over two-thirds (71.6%) of the US adult population either overweight or obese, many
strategies have been suggested for weight loss. While many are successful, the weight loss …

Background: Currently the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is based on
weight loss through lifestyle changes, such as exercise combined with calorie-restricted …

The ketone bodies, especially β-hydroxybutyrate (β-HB), derive from fatty acid oxidation and
alternatively serve as a fuel source for peripheral tissues including the brain, heart, and …

Background Ketogenic diets (KD) have become a popular method of promoting weight loss.
More recently, some have recommended that athletes adhere to ketogenic diets in order to …