Keto May Offer More Benefits Than Mediterranean Diet
A study published in Cell Metabolism suggests that a ketogenic diet may be more effective than Mediterranean or plant-forward diets for managing prediabetes and fatty liver disease. Participants on the keto diet showed the greatest improvements in liver fat reduction and metabolic health.
Why it matters
These findings provide new clinical evidence for dietary interventions in treating obesity-related metabolic conditions.
According to a study that was published in Cell Metabolism on August 27, a keto diet led to about 50% of participants who had prediabetes no longer meeting the criteria for the condition. It also improved liver and metabolic health more than the other two diets.
The findings suggest that following a keto diet may be an effective option for people who have obesity , prediabetes , and fatty liver disease .
To understand the metabolic effects of the three diets in individuals, the researchers conducted their clinical trial in 42 participants who had obesity, prediabetes, and fatty liver disease.
The researchers randomly assigned the participants to one of three diet groups:
Each participant received all their food from the research team. They also met with a dietitian weekly to help them adhere to their set diet plan.
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