Mov Disord August 2018 PMID 30098269

Low-fat versus ketogenic diet in Parkinson's disease: A pilot randomized controlled trial.

Matthew C L Phillips, Deborah K J Murtagh, Linda J Gilbertson, Fredrik J S Asztely, Christopher D P Lynch

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect a generally positive attitude towards the research, with participants highlighting the promising results of ketogenic diets for nonmotor symptoms and mentioning ongoing studies and preliminary findings. The tone ranges from supportive to cautiously optimistic, exemplified by phrases like 'promising potential' and 'further research planned,' indicating growing interest but awareness of the need for larger studies.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the idea that the ketogenic diet shows promise for Parkinson's disease, with many posts emphasizing its benefits, such as 'greater improvements in nonmotor symptoms' and 'significant help.'

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate a strong curiosity, referencing multiple studies, ongoing research, and potential applications, indicating a high level of engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several posts mention specific findings, study details, and implications for future research, reflecting moderate to deep engagement rather than superficial comments.

ImpactModerate impact

Discussions suggest that poster see this research as potentially transformative, with phrases like 'potential for keto diet' and references to ongoing experimental results, although this impact remains somewhat speculative at this stage.

Abstract in brief

  • The study compared lowfat high-carbohydrate and ketogenic diets in Parkinson's disease (PD) patients, focusing on safety and effects on symptoms over 8 weeks, with most participants completing the study.
  • Both diets led to improvements in motor and nonmotor symptoms, but the ketogenic diet showed greater benefits in nonmotor areas like urinary problems, pain, fatigue, sleepiness, and cognitive issues.
  • The ketogenic diet was safe and maintained ketosis, though some adverse effects such as increased hunger and tremors/rigidity were noted; overall, both diets are plausible options for managing PD symptoms.]

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Bruno de la Rocha - CRN2 19064
@Keto_Dude · X

Low Fat vs Keto to treat Parkinson's patients. "The ketogenic group showed greater improvements in nonmotor symptoms" https://t.co/9wXtErAgIL

Apr 13, 2022 · 76 likes · 3 shares · 14,143 followers View post →
P.D. Mangan Health & Freedom Maximalist
@Mangan150 · X

Low-fat versus ketogenic diet in Parkinson's disease Both diets improved symptoms, but ketogenic was best. Both groups lost weight, though not calorie-restricted. Suggests that crap food, high body fat, and insulin resistance contribute to Parkinson's https://t.co/738Y04eSma

Oct 23, 2022 · 73 likes · 11 shares · 291,634 followers View post →
Ally Houston
@AllyTransforms · X

There is promise using ketogenic diets for PD. @drmclphillips https://t.co/VV9qnQEBwB https://t.co/P2GhHSkm8q

Apr 12, 2024 · 7 likes · 5,814 followers View post →
Saber_IMSS
@Saber_IMSS · X

La Coordinación de Investigación en Salud te invita al #SeminarioBibliográfico. Descarga el artículo aquí

May 12, 2021 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 16,527 followers View post →
Nick Norwitz MD PhD
@nicknorwitz · X

@lowcarbcanberra @AndreMarcanth @TuitNutrition https://t.co/xb4lpSGWKD https://t.co/Mdp2aHiYBf 2 more makes 4 :)

Feb 23, 2021 · 3 likes · 109,358 followers View post →
Bruno de la Rocha - CRN2 19064
@Keto_Dude · X

"...the ketogenic group showed greater improvements in nonmotor symptoms." https://t.co/9wXtErAgIL

Jul 8, 2022 · 3 likes · 14,143 followers View post →

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Jeeva Kumar
@mitojeeva · X

@drmclphillips Study link: https://t.co/vytCVzKN8Q

Sep 13, 2025 · 7 followers View post →
Jeeva Kumar
@mitojeeva · X

Owe my scouts cooking merit badge to you @drmclphillips

Sep 13, 2025 · 7 followers View post →
Omar Wasow | @owasow@bsky.social
@owasow · X

@catdeakins Certainly possible that aging is not only factor. Increasing brain’s access to ketones also shown to be beneficial for Parkinson's patients. https://t.co/gnYwig2Xwr

Jun 29, 2024 · 30,069 followers View post →
Imperfect Carnivore
@Cryptocarnivor1 · X

@Chloe_mrng There isn’t much. Only a few small, short studies. https://t.co/fuAlVLeCr3

Apr 18, 2024 · 3 likes · 124 followers View post →
Go Lucky
@TreeFanForever · X

RT @AllyTransforms: @ThatTimWalker @susannareid100 @ParkinsonsUK There is promise using ketogenic diets for PD. @drmclphillips https://t.co…

Apr 12, 2024 · 1 share · 305 followers View post →
Ally Houston
@AllyTransforms · X

There is promise using ketogenic diets for PD. @drmclphillips https://t.co/VV9qnQEBwB https://t.co/P2GhHSkm8q

Apr 12, 2024 · 7 likes · 5,814 followers View post →
Ally Houston
@AllyTransforms · X

@ThatTimWalker @susannareid100 @ParkinsonsUK There is promise using ketogenic diets for PD. @drmclphillips https://t.co/VV9qnQEBwB

Apr 12, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share · 5,814 followers View post →
Eggsen_Bacon
@Eggsen_Bacon · X

@davidgsabin @5MinuteBody https://t.co/IAJ4hloxNU

Dec 8, 2023 · 54 followers View post →
Cecilia
@CeciliaonTw · X

RT @KetoCounselor: This study had an 88% completion rate, with 38 participants completing the study. Ketosis was measured and maintained. 1…

Feb 3, 2023 · 1 share · 182 followers View post →
Nicole Laurent, LMHC
@KetoCounselor · X

This study had an 88% completion rate, with 38 participants completing the study. Ketosis was measured and maintained. 18/25 https://t.co/8dFg8Ll2as

Jan 31, 2023 · 1 share · 9,030 followers View post →
Citizen of EU
@wavetossed · X

RT @Mangan150: Low-fat versus ketogenic diet in Parkinson's disease Both diets improved symptoms, but ketogenic was best. Both groups lost…

Oct 25, 2022 · 11 shares · 9,541 followers View post →
KanLi NDn - Holistic Approach, Learn & Teach
@CalinNadasan · X

RT @Mangan150: Low-fat versus ketogenic diet in Parkinson's disease Both diets improved symptoms, but ketogenic was best. Both groups lost…

Oct 24, 2022 · 11 shares · 130 followers View post →
anglerEd
@anglerEd · X

RT @Mangan150: Low-fat versus ketogenic diet in Parkinson's disease Both diets improved symptoms, but ketogenic was best. Both groups lost…

Oct 24, 2022 · 11 shares · 210 followers View post →
Sirtom Hardcore
@9sirtom5 · X

RT @Mangan150: Low-fat versus ketogenic diet in Parkinson's disease Both diets improved symptoms, but ketogenic was best. Both groups lost…

Oct 24, 2022 · 11 shares · 1,033 followers View post →
Dr Mushtaq Ahmad
@center_weight · X

RT @Mangan150: Low-fat versus ketogenic diet in Parkinson's disease Both diets improved symptoms, but ketogenic was best. Both groups lost…

Oct 24, 2022 · 11 shares · 141 followers View post →
Tara Taylor
@coldcoqui · X

RT @Mangan150: Low-fat versus ketogenic diet in Parkinson's disease Both diets improved symptoms, but ketogenic was best. Both groups lost…

Oct 23, 2022 · 11 shares · 389 followers View post →
Maurício Lima
@dj_surfista · X

Dieta com baixo teor de gordura versus dieta cetogênica na doença de #Parkinson Ambos os grupos de dieta melhoraram significativamente nos sintomas motores e não motores; no entanto, o grupo cetogênico apresentou maiores melhorias nos sintomas não motores https://t.co/EwKo01YSOh

Oct 23, 2022 · 2 likes · 743 followers View post →
ConcernedCitizen.io
@Serious_Serb · X

RT @Mangan150: Low-fat versus ketogenic diet in Parkinson's disease Both diets improved symptoms, but ketogenic was best. Both groups lost…

Oct 23, 2022 · 11 shares · 3,072 followers View post →
George Dorunda
@Dorunda · X

RT @Mangan150: Low-fat versus ketogenic diet in Parkinson's disease Both diets improved symptoms, but ketogenic was best. Both groups lost…

Oct 23, 2022 · 11 shares · 2,163 followers View post →
Don’t want to know u
@Not_Me_333 · X

RT @Mangan150: Low-fat versus ketogenic diet in Parkinson's disease Both diets improved symptoms, but ketogenic was best. Both groups lost…

Oct 23, 2022 · 11 shares · 519 followers View post →
Winters 1776
@Winters96310300 · X

RT @Mangan150: Low-fat versus ketogenic diet in Parkinson's disease Both diets improved symptoms, but ketogenic was best. Both groups lost…

Oct 23, 2022 · 11 shares · 1,307 followers View post →
P.D. Mangan Health & Freedom Maximalist
@Mangan150 · X

Low-fat versus ketogenic diet in Parkinson's disease Both diets improved symptoms, but ketogenic was best. Both groups lost weight, though not calorie-restricted. Suggests that crap food, high body fat, and insulin resistance contribute to Parkinson's https://t.co/738Y04eSma

Oct 23, 2022 · 73 likes · 11 shares · 291,634 followers View post →
Bruno de la Rocha - CRN2 19064
@Keto_Dude · X

"...the ketogenic group showed greater improvements in nonmotor symptoms." https://t.co/9wXtErAgIL

Jul 8, 2022 · 3 likes · 14,143 followers View post →
PureBlood Pseudo VonPseudonymski
@Andy56205649 · X

RT @Keto_Dude: Low Fat vs Keto to treat Parkinson's patients. "The ketogenic group showed greater improvements in nonmotor symptoms" http…

Apr 13, 2022 · 3 shares · 526 followers View post →
WG7D-MAGA !
@MAGAwatt1 · X

RT @Keto_Dude: Low Fat vs Keto to treat Parkinson's patients. "The ketogenic group showed greater improvements in nonmotor symptoms" http…

Apr 13, 2022 · 3 shares · 7,663 followers View post →
No Carbs Nation
@NoCarbsNation · X

RT @Keto_Dude: Low Fat vs Keto to treat Parkinson's patients. "The ketogenic group showed greater improvements in nonmotor symptoms" http…

Apr 13, 2022 · 3 shares · 6,541 followers View post →
Bruno de la Rocha - CRN2 19064
@Keto_Dude · X

Low Fat vs Keto to treat Parkinson's patients. "The ketogenic group showed greater improvements in nonmotor symptoms" https://t.co/9wXtErAgIL

Apr 13, 2022 · 76 likes · 3 shares · 14,143 followers View post →
Georgina Arte
@GeoAA · X

RT @Saber_IMSS: La Coordinación de Investigación en Salud te invita al #SeminarioBibliográfico. Descarga el artículo aquí

May 12, 2021 · 3 shares · 186 followers View post →
hrincon@hotmail.com
@HRinconLeon · X

RT @Saber_IMSS: La Coordinación de Investigación en Salud te invita al #SeminarioBibliográfico. Descarga el artículo aquí

May 12, 2021 · 3 shares · 401 followers View post →
Saber_IMSS
@Saber_IMSS · X

La Coordinación de Investigación en Salud te invita al #SeminarioBibliográfico. Descarga el artículo aquí

May 12, 2021 · 5 likes · 3 shares · 16,527 followers View post →
Nick Norwitz MD PhD
@nicknorwitz · X

@lowcarbcanberra @AndreMarcanth @TuitNutrition https://t.co/xb4lpSGWKD https://t.co/Mdp2aHiYBf 2 more makes 4 :)

Feb 23, 2021 · 3 likes · 109,358 followers View post →
Nick Norwitz MD PhD
@nicknorwitz · X

@TerriEdmonston @lochossian Answer: yes. Here are 3 papers on the topic. https://t.co/euVtnL0Pvg https://t.co/OyZ8pWH4Lb https://t.co/iBwNTFLdb3

Aug 24, 2020 · 109,358 followers View post →
Keto4Life
@keto4_life · X

RT @CarynZinn: Keto & Parkinsons. Good quality research from NZ with honest interpretation of findings. Potential for keto diet, but not ov…

Jan 9, 2020 · 25 shares · 848 followers View post →
HoustonWellnessCoach
@HoustonWellnes2 · X

@whiskythemighty @TuitNutrition Don't seem to be many human trials yet, but here's one to start with. Both groups improved once all the junk was removed from their diets, but keto improved more. Small sample size, tho, so very preliminary so far. https://t.co/o11jFiZnKX

Dec 28, 2019 · 1 like · 29 followers View post →
امنه بنت عبدالرحمـٰن الـصـبّــه
@AmnahAlsabbah · X

RT @drjasonfung: New randomized study showing ketogenic diet may be beneficial for Parkinsons https://t.co/qldfo9EjMC

Sep 28, 2019 · 159 shares · 2,754 followers View post →
Johnny Boyle
@JohnnyBoyle11 · X

@ParkinsonsUK Just bringing your attention to a pilot study where results indicate a Ketogenic diet can significantly help non - motor symptoms. A further, larger study is being planned now. https://t.co/NC4Fx67WDW

Jul 25, 2019 · 1 like · 1,111 followers View post →