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February 2017 PMID 28239404

Impact of a 6-week non-energy-restricted ketogenic diet on physical fitness, body composition and biochemical parameters in healthy adults.

Paul Urbain, Lena Strom, Lena Morawski, Anja Wehrle, Peter Deibert, Hartmut Bertz

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Mentions

48
Peak: 2 in May 2024
across 5 sources since Feb 2021

Extended reach

44,029
potential audience

Total likes

253

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7,547

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Feb 2021 – Aug 2025

Where it's discussed

  • Facebook34 posts
  • X / Twitter6 posts
  • Reddit3 posts
  • News3 articles
  • YouTube2 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reveal a generally positive reception, with users citing specific aspects like fat loss, stable blood lipid levels, and slight declines in physical performance to support their opinions. Words like 'significant,' 'noteworthy,' and the detailed mention of biochemical parameters reflect an engaged and interested audience, but the focus on personal interpretations suggests moderate impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions seem to align with the findings, particularly about the diet's effects on body composition and metabolic parameters, implying general agreement.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions show high interest, with users debating the diet's benefits, impact on physical fitness, and biochemical health markers.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts demonstrate some depth, referencing specific parts of the research, such as stable lipid profiles and changes in physical performance, indicating moderate engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While some users see the research as influential, many focus on personal reactions or specific details, suggesting a moderate perceived impact overall.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigated the effects of a 6-week non-energy-restricted ketogenic diet on healthy adults, focusing on physical fitness, body composition, and blood parameters, with participants maintaining their usual calorie intake but consuming a high-fat, low-carb diet.
  • It found that participants adhered well to the diet, experiencing slight weight loss primarily from fat and fat-free mass, along with minor decreases in some measures of physical performance like VO2 peak and power, while handgrip strength slightly increased; blood lipid levels largely remained stable.
  • Overall, the diet led to modest body composition improvements and stable blood lipid profiles, but some reductions in aerobic capacity and power, suggesting that even without calorie restriction, a ketogenic diet can alter physical and metabolic parameters in healthy adults.]
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@maiti_86 · X

@TaroYam80519931 論文のURLを貼ってくださいよって。 これ？ https://t.co/JYDW4ZYQ70

Aug 22, 2025 · 6 likes · 10,770 followers View post →
Taro Yamada
@TaroYam80519931 · X

@maiti_86 それでも30%なんて大幅に減ったりしないのはわかるでしょう。 さて、こちらの論文はBMIが24程度の本当に健康な成人が対象。6週間のケトジェニック食で、中性脂肪は64mg/dLから62mg/dLで変化なし。 8/ https://t.co/t9zFCIzKZ5

Aug 6, 2025 · 2 likes · 875 followers View post →
まいち
@maiti_86 · X

@kksft @morningdietapp @yukwest69684489 @Jimo0404 @chototsumoushin @KDf0y https://t.co/JYDW4ZYQ70 健常者においてもKD食で脂質パラメータが改善している。

May 14, 2024 · 1 like · 10,770 followers View post →
Koldo Ugedo Alzaga
@koldobain · X

Feb 17, 2022 · 1 like · 967 followers View post →
まいち
@maiti_86 · X

@kksft @morningdietapp @yukwest69684489 @Jimo0404 @chototsumoushin @KDf0y https://t.co/xRyvrD56e1 といってもそもそも、もともと脂質パラメータに異常がないのでTGが少し下がってTG/HDL-Cが多少改善した程度。つまりほぼ変化はない。

May 14, 2024 · 10,770 followers View post →
Tavis Piattoly,MS,RD
@TavisPiattoly · X

@ProfTimNoakes @REV_Insulin_Res https://t.co/TYbmRJg6kO

May 5, 2023 · 2,331 followers View post →

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まいち
@maiti_86 · X

@TaroYam80519931 論文のURLを貼ってくださいよって。 これ？ https://t.co/JYDW4ZYQ70

Aug 22, 2025 · 6 likes · 10,770 followers View post →
Taro Yamada
@TaroYam80519931 · X

@maiti_86 それでも30%なんて大幅に減ったりしないのはわかるでしょう。 さて、こちらの論文はBMIが24程度の本当に健康な成人が対象。6週間のケトジェニック食で、中性脂肪は64mg/dLから62mg/dLで変化なし。 8/ https://t.co/t9zFCIzKZ5

Aug 6, 2025 · 2 likes · 875 followers View post →
まいち
@maiti_86 · X

@kksft @morningdietapp @yukwest69684489 @Jimo0404 @chototsumoushin @KDf0y https://t.co/xRyvrD56e1 といってもそもそも、もともと脂質パラメータに異常がないのでTGが少し下がってTG/HDL-Cが多少改善した程度。つまりほぼ変化はない。

May 14, 2024 · 10,770 followers View post →
まいち
@maiti_86 · X

@kksft @morningdietapp @yukwest69684489 @Jimo0404 @chototsumoushin @KDf0y https://t.co/JYDW4ZYQ70 健常者においてもKD食で脂質パラメータが改善している。

May 14, 2024 · 1 like · 10,770 followers View post →
Tavis Piattoly,MS,RD
@TavisPiattoly · X

@ProfTimNoakes @REV_Insulin_Res https://t.co/TYbmRJg6kO

May 5, 2023 · 2,331 followers View post →
Koldo Ugedo Alzaga
@koldobain · X

Feb 17, 2022 · 1 like · 967 followers View post →