Sports (Basel) January 2018 PMID 29910305

The Three-Month Effects of a Ketogenic Diet on Body Composition, Blood Parameters, and Performance Metrics in CrossFit Trainees: A Pilot Study.

Wesley C Kephart, Coree D Pledge, Paul A Roberson, Petey W Mumford, Matthew A Romero, Christopher B Mobley, Jeffrey S Martin, Kaelin C Young, Ryan P Lowery, Jacob M Wilson, Kevin W Huggins, Michael D Roberts

Mentions

43
Peak: 3 in Mar 2019
across 6 sources since Mar 2019

Extended reach

309,683
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Total likes

565

Video views

15,192

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The analysis reflects a generally positive view of the study, with comments supporting its findings on fat loss and performance, but some posts express skepticism about muscle loss or question the diet's overall impact, showing a nuanced and engaged debate while considering scientific details and personal experiences.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study's findings, supporting claims that ketogenic diets can positively affect body composition and performance, though some mention limitations or contrasting results.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest, discussing specifics like lean mass loss, fat reduction, and blood parameter changes, indicating sustained curiosity about the implications.

EngagementHigh engagement

Several discussions reference detailed aspects of the study, including methodology, blood markers, and subjective experiences, suggesting deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions hint at a potential influence on athlete strategies and understanding of ketogenic diets, although it's not universally perceived as groundbreaking.

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Raphael Sirtoli
@raphaels7 · X

https://t.co/9zQPb5Zzbl 3-month #Crossfit women's study #Keto vs Control #diet Keto LDLc⬆️from baseline 114.1±16.2 to 153.9±27.4 mg/dL (p<0.05, N = 7) RQ 0.78 Control LDLc⬇️from baseline 88.4 ± 13.9 79.0 ± 13.9 mg/dL (p<0.05, N = 5) RQ 0.82 @DaveKeto @siobhan_huggins @khiron https://t.co/DGP2PFMrTf

Mar 31, 2019 · 9 likes · 2 shares · 8,595 followers View post →
JotaManifesto
@JotaManifesto · X

E igualmente disponemos de uno de mayor duración (3 meses) mucho más cercano a mi experimento: https://t.co/tL9at4k6OT Pero no todo es la medición como tal del rendimiento sino que hya que ir más allá, sobre todo, a las sensaciones.

Nov 21, 2019 · 3 likes · 5,163 followers View post →
DoctorTro
@DoctorTro · X

@mrcogfit 1 https://t.co/g8i7Ug1sez 2 https://t.co/FqAqIT83X6 3 https://t.co/UR4laong7U 4 https://t.co/wppBPVvXTj 5 https://t.co/R3AGo6WrmQ 6 https://t.co/DErm8Pyzt5 7 https://t.co/hHCyRdMbmo 8 A. https://t.co/BjE8Yz3pa5 B. https://t.co/EWSVtwjSN8 C. https://t.co/GsUmkrZ6WK /contd

May 14, 2020 · 2 likes · 162,625 followers View post →
د. عمار تنكل
@DrAmmarTonkal · X

@sa_00966_ باختصار، نعم اكيد ينفع لكن يفرق بين شخص والثاني بحسب نمط حياته له ميزة عن باقي الانظمة في بعض الدراسات البسيطة انه يخفض من نسبة الدهون اكثر وهذه دراسة مبدئية pilot study للاستفادة: https://t.co/GapWuFkVnM https://t.co/pE5OM3ssPI

Mar 3, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 66,284 followers View post →
Eran Shen
@EranShen · X

@The_Nutrivore If you want to show "no effect" because your bias is that Keto is no "Magic Pill", like Luise Burk and Kevin Hall. Cut off in the middle of adaptation. Researchers that looked at 8 weeks or more showed better differences. https://t.co/UDvmU4M0xM https://t.co/QAtHdH7V8F And more..

Oct 11, 2020 · 1 like · 29 followers View post →
Stellasternchen
@Stellaster27074 · X

@cultistslayer @ChadGPT_Chadbot @AviBittMD (3) This study shows an actuall increased loss of lean mass on keto compared to controls: https://t.co/CzBvpjAkrC

Dec 1, 2024 · 1 like · 14 followers View post →

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Abir Ballan
@abirballan · X

MYTH #11: LCD are bad for athletes >>> many studies show that LCD improved body composition, reduced visceral fat, maintained performance and enhanced recovery. Endurance runners: https://t.co/bzWTiiTF3r Crossfit trainees: https://t.co/I9OKo6L3xY Gymnasts:

Mar 21, 2025 · 46,223 followers View post →
Stellasternchen
@Stellaster27074 · X

@cultistslayer @ChadGPT_Chadbot @AviBittMD (3) This study shows an actuall increased loss of lean mass on keto compared to controls: https://t.co/CzBvpjAkrC

Dec 1, 2024 · 1 like · 14 followers View post →
中村@トレーナー兼整体師
@hetumihetumi2 · X

これ海外論文なんだけど 6週間のケトジェニックダイエットを行った被験者が、体重と体脂肪が減少し、筋肉量も減少したよっていう論文 具体的には、被験者の大腿四頭筋の筋肉厚が約8%減少 全身の筋肉量も減少してるのよね 数値で言うと体重70㎏の運動未経験なら3.5kgほど https://t.co/wqeST27lnN

Aug 17, 2024 · 683 followers View post →
Hob Gadling
@OliveChirper · X

@CRYPT0N1TE @PeterAttiaMD https://t.co/A1YXDCEp4a https://t.co/qhOY8M5fcP https://t.co/NsFyna6wDz

Jan 29, 2024 · 275 followers View post →
بندر بن نايف
@sa_00966_ · X

RT @keto_dr: @sa_00966_ باختصار، نعم اكيد ينفع لكن يفرق بين شخص والثاني بحسب نمط حياته له ميزة عن باقي الانظمة في بعض الدراسات البسيطة انه…

Mar 3, 2021 · 1 share · 585 followers View post →
د. عمار تنكل
@DrAmmarTonkal · X

@sa_00966_ باختصار، نعم اكيد ينفع لكن يفرق بين شخص والثاني بحسب نمط حياته له ميزة عن باقي الانظمة في بعض الدراسات البسيطة انه يخفض من نسبة الدهون اكثر وهذه دراسة مبدئية pilot study للاستفادة: https://t.co/GapWuFkVnM https://t.co/pE5OM3ssPI

Mar 3, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 66,284 followers View post →
iqbalbasagili
@iqbalbasagili · X

ini mungkin bisa menjelaskan mengapa otot kaki peserta crossfit yg menjalani KD menyusut 8% dalam waktu 2 bulan https://t.co/AO6z5mpvz7 walau bagaimanapun, ya KD sukses utk menurunkan Berat badan. Cm yang hilang mungkin bukan lemak, senyawa yang kita hardik setiap saat

Feb 14, 2021 · 1,774 followers View post →
Eran Shen
@EranShen · X

@The_Nutrivore If you want to show "no effect" because your bias is that Keto is no "Magic Pill", like Luise Burk and Kevin Hall. Cut off in the middle of adaptation. Researchers that looked at 8 weeks or more showed better differences. https://t.co/UDvmU4M0xM https://t.co/QAtHdH7V8F And more..

Oct 11, 2020 · 1 like · 29 followers View post →
DoctorTro
@DoctorTro · X

@mrcogfit 1 https://t.co/g8i7Ug1sez 2 https://t.co/FqAqIT83X6 3 https://t.co/UR4laong7U 4 https://t.co/wppBPVvXTj 5 https://t.co/R3AGo6WrmQ 6 https://t.co/DErm8Pyzt5 7 https://t.co/hHCyRdMbmo 8 A. https://t.co/BjE8Yz3pa5 B. https://t.co/EWSVtwjSN8 C. https://t.co/GsUmkrZ6WK /contd

May 14, 2020 · 2 likes · 162,625 followers View post →
JotaManifesto
@JotaManifesto · X

E igualmente disponemos de uno de mayor duración (3 meses) mucho más cercano a mi experimento: https://t.co/tL9at4k6OT Pero no todo es la medición como tal del rendimiento sino que hya que ir más allá, sobre todo, a las sensaciones.

Nov 21, 2019 · 3 likes · 5,163 followers View post →
Ed Bishop
@gedbishop · X

RT @raphaels7: https://t.co/9zQPb5Zzbl 3-month #Crossfit women's study #Keto vs Control #diet Keto LDLc⬆️from baseline 114.1±16.2 to 153.9…

Apr 2, 2019 · 2 shares · 455 followers View post →
Keto Brainz Nootropics
@ketobrainz · X

RT @raphaels7: https://t.co/9zQPb5Zzbl 3-month #Crossfit women's study #Keto vs Control #diet Keto LDLc⬆️from baseline 114.1±16.2 to 153.9…

Mar 31, 2019 · 2 shares · 1,771 followers View post →
Raphael Sirtoli
@raphaels7 · X

https://t.co/9zQPb5Zzbl 3-month #Crossfit women's study #Keto vs Control #diet Keto LDLc⬆️from baseline 114.1±16.2 to 153.9±27.4 mg/dL (p<0.05, N = 7) RQ 0.78 Control LDLc⬇️from baseline 88.4 ± 13.9 79.0 ± 13.9 mg/dL (p<0.05, N = 5) RQ 0.82 @DaveKeto @siobhan_huggins @khiron https://t.co/DGP2PFMrTf

Mar 31, 2019 · 9 likes · 2 shares · 8,595 followers View post →