Endocrine May 2021 PMID 33063272

The ketogenic diet corrects metabolic hypogonadism and preserves pancreatic ß-cell function in overweight/obese men: a single-arm uncontrolled study.

Sandro La Vignera, Rossella Cannarella, Fabio Galvano, Agata Grillo, Antonio Aversa, Laura Cimino, Cristina M Magagnini, Laura M Mongioì, Rosita A Condorelli, Aldo E Calogero

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53
Peak: 25 in Oct 2020
across 4 sources since Oct 2020

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1,825,721
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Oct 2020 – Mar 2025

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What people are saying

Discussions consistently emphasize the significance of the findings, with posts quoting multiple results such as normalized blood sugar levels and increased testosterone. The tone varies from supportive to cautiously optimistic, with language like 'interesting research' and 'potentially impactful,' illustrating a recognition of the study’s importance but also its limitations. Words like 'corrects,' 'preserves,' and 'rescues' convey a tone of positive transformation driven by the ketogenic diet.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions seem to accept the findings that the ketogenic diet can improve metabolic health and hormone levels, with many posts highlighting the positive implications of the study.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate heightened curiosity and relevance, as evidenced by the focus on specific health benefits, such as testosterone increase and beta-cell function.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some responses refer directly to the study's methodology, like it being a 'single-arm uncontrolled study,' indicating a moderate level of detailed engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Participants appear to perceive the research as meaningful, especially regarding its potential to influence health strategies and fertility, though some temper enthusiasm with caution.

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Michael Eades, M.D.
@DrEades · X

Non RTC study shows ketogenic diet restores beta cell function and substantially increases testosterone levels in obese, hypogonadic subjects. https://t.co/kTrPu9cYHc

Jun 1, 2021 · 43 likes · 12 shares · 43,150 followers View post →
J P Fanton
@HealthyFellow · X

Study: The #ketogenic #diet corrects #metabolic #hypogonadism & preserves #pancreatic ß-cell function in #overweight & #obese men Attn: ⁦@_atanas_⁩ ⁦@_INPST⁩ ⁦@drnevadagray⁩ @BenBikmanPhD⁩ ⁦@DaveKeto⁩ ⁦@KetoCarnivore⁩ ⁦ https://t.co/2nXjzCJLpl

Oct 19, 2020 · 24 likes · 10 shares · 26,020 followers View post →
Kirsty Woods
@MetabolicEP · X

Correcting metabolic health through lifestyle has huge implications for fertility! Interesting research: https://t.co/cN8t2N6g99 Case study: M, 33, now a proud dad. Improved free testosterone from 186* --> 233 pmol/L (200 – 600) and Testosterone from 6.7* -->8.3 nmol/L (8-27.8)

Oct 26, 2020 · 15 likes · 3 shares · 2,046 followers View post →
Sarah Rice
@sarah4info · X

The #ketogenicdiet corrects metabolic #hypogonadism & preserves pancreatic ß-cell function in #overweight/#obesemen: single-arm uncontrolled study <30g CHO (3phase) 12wks Glycemia, insulin, c-peptide, proinsulin & TT moved to normal range #lowcarb #VLCKD https://t.co/P87AX11d8P

Oct 20, 2020 · 15 likes · 4 shares · 912 followers View post →
The Carnivore Bar | Eat Meat
@thecarnivorebar · X

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Aug 12, 2024 · 3 likes · 1 share · 43,840 followers View post →
Maurício Lima
@dj_surfista · X

A #dietacetogênica corrige o #hipogonadismo metabólico e preserva a função das células ß pancreáticas em homens com sobrepeso/obesidade: um estudo não controlado de braço único. #hypogonadism #ketosis #testosterone #keto #ketogenicdiet #endocrinology https://t.co/6r1wUy5lE1

Oct 20, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 745 followers View post →

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@BCNstocks · X

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The Carnivore Bar | Eat Meat
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Aug 12, 2024 · 3 likes · 1 share · 43,840 followers View post →
Stephen Ajulu
@stephenajulu · X

RT @HealthyFellow: Study: The #ketogenic #diet corrects #metabolic #hypogonadism & preserves #pancreatic ß-cell function in #overweight & #…

Sep 6, 2021 · 10 shares · 836 followers View post →
Dr.Kotb
@Dr_Kotb_ · X

The ketogenic diet corrects metabolic hypogonadism and preserves pancreatic ß-cell function in overweight/obese men: a single-arm uncontrolled study - https://t.co/T6I9PSxwqm

Jun 19, 2021 · 1,316 followers View post →
meCoach
@me_coach · X

RT @pegym: The ketogenic diet corrects metabolic hypogonadism and preserves pancreatic ß-cell function in overweight/obese men: a single-ar…

Jun 18, 2021 · 1 share · 1,674 followers View post →
The PEGym
@pegym · X

The ketogenic diet corrects metabolic hypogonadism and preserves pancreatic ß-cell function in overweight/obese men: a single-arm uncontrolled study https://t.co/KFzBxKc1Tz #keto #ketogenic https://t.co/7t8VSM5MaE

Jun 18, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 1,465 followers View post →
mjam5
@MadarJason · X

RT @DrEades: Non RTC study shows ketogenic diet restores beta cell function and substantially increases testosterone levels in obese, hypog…

Jun 1, 2021 · 12 shares · 1,332 followers View post →
MacroDistress-Roger Lerner
@MacroDistress · X

RT @DrEades: Non RTC study shows ketogenic diet restores beta cell function and substantially increases testosterone levels in obese, hypog…

Jun 1, 2021 · 12 shares · 287 followers View post →
DeTank1979
@DTank1979 · X

RT @DrEades: Non RTC study shows ketogenic diet restores beta cell function and substantially increases testosterone levels in obese, hypog…

Jun 1, 2021 · 12 shares · 353 followers View post →
laili
@laili_lai · X

RT @DrEades: Non RTC study shows ketogenic diet restores beta cell function and substantially increases testosterone levels in obese, hypog…

Jun 1, 2021 · 12 shares · 67 followers View post →
Keto Nordic
@KetoNordic · X

RT @DrEades: Non RTC study shows ketogenic diet restores beta cell function and substantially increases testosterone levels in obese, hypog…

Jun 1, 2021 · 12 shares · 68 followers View post →
Liv Campbell
@LivCampbellNM · X

RT @DrEades: Non RTC study shows ketogenic diet restores beta cell function and substantially increases testosterone levels in obese, hypog…

Jun 1, 2021 · 12 shares · 2,350 followers View post →
y-Michael J. Fischer II
@mjfischerII · X

RT @DrEades: Non RTC study shows ketogenic diet restores beta cell function and substantially increases testosterone levels in obese, hypog…

Jun 1, 2021 · 12 shares · 1,620 followers View post →
Mark_Sisson
@Mark_Sisson · X

RT @DrEades: Non RTC study shows ketogenic diet restores beta cell function and substantially increases testosterone levels in obese, hypog…

Jun 1, 2021 · 12 shares · 209,286 followers View post →
Alastair Smith
@AlastairSmith8 · X

RT @DrEades: Non RTC study shows ketogenic diet restores beta cell function and substantially increases testosterone levels in obese, hypog…

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Lorraine Lanning
@Common_SenseCO · X

RT @DrEades: Non RTC study shows ketogenic diet restores beta cell function and substantially increases testosterone levels in obese, hypog…

Jun 1, 2021 · 12 shares · 1,637 followers View post →
Steve Cooksey
@diabeteswarrior · X

RT @DrEades: Non RTC study shows ketogenic diet restores beta cell function and substantially increases testosterone levels in obese, hypog…

Jun 1, 2021 · 12 shares · 7,751 followers View post →
Michael Eades, M.D.
@DrEades · X

Non RTC study shows ketogenic diet restores beta cell function and substantially increases testosterone levels in obese, hypogonadic subjects. https://t.co/kTrPu9cYHc

Jun 1, 2021 · 43 likes · 12 shares · 43,150 followers View post →
EMIN-Endocrinologia
@EMIN_Endocri · X

RT @alephh: Ketogenic diet corrects metabolic hypogonadism, preserves pancreatic ß-cell function in obese men — 14.9% #WeightLoss — Glycaem…

Oct 30, 2020 · 1 share · 147 followers View post →
alephh
@alephh · X

Ketogenic diet corrects metabolic hypogonadism, preserves pancreatic ß-cell function in obese men — 14.9% #WeightLoss — Glycaemia, insulin, C-peptide, proinsulin returned to normal range in ALL patients — 218.1% increase in serum total testosterone levels https://t.co/JxyVEy6F88 https://t.co/hpqTGKH26q

Oct 30, 2020 · 1 share · 388 followers View post →
DesignedByNature
@DesignedNature · X

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Dr Aseem Malhotra
@DrAseemMalhotra · X

RT @LowCarbEP: Correcting metabolic health through lifestyle has huge implications for fertility! Interesting research: https://t.co/cN8t2…

Oct 26, 2020 · 3 shares · 696,707 followers View post →
Natural Law Enforcer
@aramburu_leo · X

RT @LowCarbEP: Correcting metabolic health through lifestyle has huge implications for fertility! Interesting research: https://t.co/cN8t2…

Oct 26, 2020 · 3 shares · 29 followers View post →
Dr Campbell Murdoch
@CampbellMurdoch · X

RT @LowCarbEP: Correcting metabolic health through lifestyle has huge implications for fertility! Interesting research: https://t.co/cN8t2…

Oct 26, 2020 · 3 shares · 8,828 followers View post →
Kirsty Woods
@MetabolicEP · X

Correcting metabolic health through lifestyle has huge implications for fertility! Interesting research: https://t.co/cN8t2N6g99 Case study: M, 33, now a proud dad. Improved free testosterone from 186* --> 233 pmol/L (200 – 600) and Testosterone from 6.7* -->8.3 nmol/L (8-27.8)

Oct 26, 2020 · 15 likes · 3 shares · 2,046 followers View post →
Ulrich GENISSON
@ulrichgenisson · X

"VLCKD could be safely used to improve β-cell secretory function and insulin-sensitivity, and to rescue overweight and obese patients from β-cell failure and metabolic hypogonadism." https://t.co/AIqwFM9h6G

Oct 23, 2020 · 1,863 followers View post →
CHSeaton
@COSseaton · X

RT @HealthyFellow: Study: The #ketogenic #diet corrects #metabolic #hypogonadism & preserves #pancreatic ß-cell function in #overweight & #…

Oct 21, 2020 · 10 shares · 5,931 followers View post →
Lee
@greeneyedlizzie · X

RT @HealthyFellow: Study: The #ketogenic #diet corrects #metabolic #hypogonadism & preserves #pancreatic ß-cell function in #overweight & #…

Oct 20, 2020 · 10 shares · 1,280 followers View post →
Prime Keto
@PrimeKeto1 · X

RT @dj_surfista: A #dietacetogênica corrige o #hipogonadismo metabólico e preserva a função das células ß pancreáticas em homens com sobrep…

Oct 20, 2020 · 1 share · 443 followers View post →
Maurício Lima
@dj_surfista · X

A #dietacetogênica corrige o #hipogonadismo metabólico e preserva a função das células ß pancreáticas em homens com sobrepeso/obesidade: um estudo não controlado de braço único. #hypogonadism #ketosis #testosterone #keto #ketogenicdiet #endocrinology https://t.co/6r1wUy5lE1

Oct 20, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 745 followers View post →
Michael Carmody
@m_carmody · X

RT @HealthyFellow: Study: The #ketogenic #diet corrects #metabolic #hypogonadism & preserves #pancreatic ß-cell function in #overweight & #…

Oct 20, 2020 · 10 shares · 185 followers View post →
Nicolas de Cues
@NickdeCusa · X

RT @sarah4info: The #ketogenicdiet corrects metabolic #hypogonadism & preserves pancreatic ß-cell function in #overweight/#obesemen: single…

Oct 20, 2020 · 4 shares · 4,364 followers View post →
Nicolas de Cues
@NickdeCusa · X

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Oct 20, 2020 · 4,364 followers View post →
Dr Jen Unwin
@drjenunwin · X

RT @sarah4info: The #ketogenicdiet corrects metabolic #hypogonadism & preserves pancreatic ß-cell function in #overweight/#obesemen: single…

Oct 20, 2020 · 4 shares · 29,266 followers View post →
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@shashiiyengar · X

RT @sarah4info: The #ketogenicdiet corrects metabolic #hypogonadism & preserves pancreatic ß-cell function in #overweight/#obesemen: single…

Oct 20, 2020 · 4 shares · 29,006 followers View post →
Sarah Rice
@sarah4info · X

The #ketogenicdiet corrects metabolic #hypogonadism & preserves pancreatic ß-cell function in #overweight/#obesemen: single-arm uncontrolled study <30g CHO (3phase) 12wks Glycemia, insulin, c-peptide, proinsulin & TT moved to normal range #lowcarb #VLCKD https://t.co/P87AX11d8P

Oct 20, 2020 · 15 likes · 4 shares · 912 followers View post →
SmartNutrition
@SmartNutrition1 · X

RT @HealthyFellow: Study: The #ketogenic #diet corrects #metabolic #hypogonadism & preserves #pancreatic ß-cell function in #overweight & #…

Oct 20, 2020 · 10 shares · 2,648 followers View post →
Omi
@Omi_082 · X

RT @HealthyFellow: Study: The #ketogenic #diet corrects #metabolic #hypogonadism & preserves #pancreatic ß-cell function in #overweight & #…

Oct 19, 2020 · 10 shares · 3,293 followers View post →
Atanas G. Atanasov
@_atanas_ · X

RT @HealthyFellow: Study: The #ketogenic #diet corrects #metabolic #hypogonadism & preserves #pancreatic ß-cell function in #overweight & #…

Oct 19, 2020 · 10 shares · 124,176 followers View post →
International Natural Product Sciences Taskforce
@_INPST · X

RT @HealthyFellow: Study: The #ketogenic #diet corrects #metabolic #hypogonadism & preserves #pancreatic ß-cell function in #overweight & #…

Oct 19, 2020 · 10 shares · 10,284 followers View post →
AgingResearch
@TheAgingField · X

RT @HealthyFellow: Study: The #ketogenic #diet corrects #metabolic #hypogonadism & preserves #pancreatic ß-cell function in #overweight & #…

Oct 19, 2020 · 10 shares · 5,260 followers View post →
Best Health 4 You
@besthealthyou · X

RT @HealthyFellow: Study: The #ketogenic #diet corrects #metabolic #hypogonadism & preserves #pancreatic ß-cell function in #overweight & #…

Oct 19, 2020 · 10 shares · 517 followers View post →
J P Fanton
@HealthyFellow · X

Study: The #ketogenic #diet corrects #metabolic #hypogonadism & preserves #pancreatic ß-cell function in #overweight & #obese men Attn: ⁦@_atanas_⁩ ⁦@_INPST⁩ ⁦@drnevadagray⁩ @BenBikmanPhD⁩ ⁦@DaveKeto⁩ ⁦@KetoCarnivore⁩ ⁦ https://t.co/2nXjzCJLpl

Oct 19, 2020 · 24 likes · 10 shares · 26,020 followers View post →