cheryl
Administrator
Staff member
The keto diet and cancer: Why some doctors believe ketosis ‘starves’ tumors - Big Think
Can changing diet actually reverse the growth of cancer in the body?
Can changing diet actually reverse the growth of cancer in the body?
- The keto diet is known to be an effective tool for weight loss, but in recent years some–including some doctors–have claimed the diet has cancer-reversing qualities.
- Although the theory might someday be proven correct, far more research is needed before scientists know whether the diet can be used as a safe and effective treatment for cancer.
- A 2018 study did show one promising use for the keto diet in treating cancer, though it was purely used a supplemental tool in conjunction with a conventional approach.