November 2021 PMID 33813635

The use of ketogenic diets in cancer patients: a systematic review.

Maximilian Römer, Jennifer Dörfler, Jutta Huebner

Mentions

30
Peak: 20 in Apr 2021
across 4 sources since Apr 2021

Extended reach

304,729
potential audience

Total likes

8,685

Video views

191,867

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Apr 2021 – Dec 2025

Where it's discussed

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reflect a cautious tone, with many posts emphasizing the lack of solid evidence, such as noting the absence of conclusive human data and criticizing flawed studies like Khodabakhshi's work. Words like 'flawed,' 'no conclusive evidence,' and references to systematic reviews indicate critical engagement, though overall interest remains moderate due to sensitivity about the topic's clinical relevance.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussions generally acknowledge the lack of strong evidence supporting ketogenic diets for cancer, indicating a neutral stance.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show some interest, especially in critiquing overhyped claims or flawed studies, but overall engagement remains moderate.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many posts reference specific reviews, studies, and critiques, demonstrating active evaluation rather than superficial sharing.

ImpactNeutral impact

The collective discussions highlight concerns about misleading information but do not suggest a major shift in clinical practice or public understanding.

Abstract in brief

  • This systematic review analyzed 39 studies involving 770 cancer patients to assess the effects of ketogenic diets, which are low-carbohydrate diets aimed at inducing ketosis, as a treatment for cancer.
  • The review found no strong evidence that ketogenic diets have clear anti-tumor benefits or improve survival rates, and most patients experienced weight loss and mild to moderate side effects.
  • Overall, patients showed low adherence to these diets, and due to study differences and quality issues, there isn't enough conclusive clinical evidence to recommend ketogenic diets for cancer treatment at this time.

Top posts

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若林秀隆 (Hidetaka Wakabayashi)
@HideWakabayashi · X

The use of ketogenic diets in cancer patients: a systematic review. There was no conclusive evidence for anti-tumor effects or improved OS. The majority of patients had significant weight loss and side effects. がん患者へのケトン食の有用性はなさそうです。 https://t.co/ZUAZ7XLlFQ

Apr 7, 2021 · 10 likes · 4 shares · 15,248 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

The use of ketogenic diets in cancer patients: a systematic review (open access) https://t.co/V0jL3gNXy1

Apr 7, 2021 · 5 likes · 1 share · 19,481 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

The use of ketogenic diets in cancer patients: a systematic review https://t.co/WtnV6V6TSu

Apr 5, 2021 · 4 likes · 43,778 followers View post →
Quidama
@IamBreastCancer · X

Re ketogenic diet for cancer treatment

Apr 7, 2021 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 1,809 followers View post →
Quidama
@IamBreastCancer · X

FINALLY, ONE SINGLE citation out of 15! that seems to accurately communicate the nuance & issues w/the Khodabakhshi piece.

Apr 18, 2021 · 3 likes · 1,809 followers View post →
Brett Chrest
@Chrest_brett · X

‼️ New Keto-Cancer systematic review cites flawed survival finding by Khodabakhshi https://t.co/m5hTMlouMu Ultimately, no conclusive evidence of a survival benefit with keto, but it is frustrating that weak papers muddy the waters: https://t.co/D74V6NNhoK https://t.co/KklU1OJd9k

Apr 6, 2021 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 1,534 followers View post →

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Eugene Tham
@ETJY · X

@DHNews_ @HeyNurseKat @BarbaraOneillAU https://t.co/h8qh8UFOkG So, what you have is animal and lab evidence that keto may help protect healthy cells n allow chemo to work better ... But there's no actual human data and given keto low adherence in such studies, very low chance it actually helps in real world.

Oct 29, 2024 · 1 like · 288 followers View post →
Bernard
@BoeckBernard · X

@HaHaGentherapie Een verloskundige gynaecologe met onderander een boek over Ketodieet tegen kanker...dat dat zeer dubieus is is op zijn zachtst uitgedrukt. https://t.co/ROUDiAw8A1. https://t.co/rwzPKxDPGA

Jan 25, 2024 · 1 like · 346 followers View post →
つね(tune3)
@tune3orz · X

@itsfoss2 Here is some information about cancer treatments. Please pass this on to him. I hope for his recovery. 1) https://t.co/tCq6B097Yd 2) https://t.co/LaUrntMT7U 3) https://t.co/J7Ja0aAlFD 4) https://t.co/lZ14Mt02Tp

Oct 1, 2023 · 1,278 followers View post →
Quidama
@IamBreastCancer · X

FINALLY, ONE SINGLE citation out of 15! that seems to accurately communicate the nuance & issues w/the Khodabakhshi piece.

Apr 18, 2021 · 3 likes · 1,809 followers View post →
Quidama
@IamBreastCancer · X

@moreyraortho @NaanDerthaal @MGastorf @jmugele Source: https://t.co/4axdr8woJu

Apr 8, 2021 · 1 like · 1,809 followers View post →
armyofskeletons
@armyofskeletons · X

RT @IamBreastCancer: Re ketogenic diet for cancer treatment

Apr 7, 2021 · 2 shares · 935 followers View post →
NaO
@spikeoutOXY · X

RT @HideWakabayashi: The use of ketogenic diets in cancer patients: a systematic review. There was no conclusive evidence for anti-tumor ef…

Apr 7, 2021 · 4 shares · 153 followers View post →
AgingResearch
@TheAgingField · X

RT @HideWakabayashi: The use of ketogenic diets in cancer patients: a systematic review. There was no conclusive evidence for anti-tumor ef…

Apr 7, 2021 · 4 shares · 5,258 followers View post →
只野ふじお(Fujio Tadano)
@Tadanofujio · X

RT @HideWakabayashi: The use of ketogenic diets in cancer patients: a systematic review. There was no conclusive evidence for anti-tumor ef…

Apr 7, 2021 · 4 shares · 1,697 followers View post →
第11回日本リハビリテーション栄養学術集会、リハ栄養
@rihaeiyou · X

RT @HideWakabayashi: The use of ketogenic diets in cancer patients: a systematic review. There was no conclusive evidence for anti-tumor ef…

Apr 7, 2021 · 4 shares · 755 followers View post →
若林秀隆 (Hidetaka Wakabayashi)
@HideWakabayashi · X

The use of ketogenic diets in cancer patients: a systematic review. There was no conclusive evidence for anti-tumor effects or improved OS. The majority of patients had significant weight loss and side effects. がん患者へのケトン食の有用性はなさそうです。 https://t.co/ZUAZ7XLlFQ

Apr 7, 2021 · 10 likes · 4 shares · 15,248 followers View post →
Eileen OS
@eosull · X

RT @IamBreastCancer: Re ketogenic diet for cancer treatment

Apr 7, 2021 · 2 shares · 2,549 followers View post →
Quidama
@IamBreastCancer · X

More issues with Khodabakhshi's publications noted in this review: https://t.co/4axdr8woJu

Apr 7, 2021 · 1,809 followers View post →
Quidama
@IamBreastCancer · X

Re ketogenic diet for cancer treatment

Apr 7, 2021 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 1,809 followers View post →
Tolu Agbele
@agbele_tolu · X

RT @nick_krontiris: The use of ketogenic diets in cancer patients: a systematic review (open access) https://t.co/V0jL3gNXy1

Apr 7, 2021 · 1 share · 1,745 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

The use of ketogenic diets in cancer patients: a systematic review (open access) https://t.co/V0jL3gNXy1

Apr 7, 2021 · 5 likes · 1 share · 19,481 followers View post →
Bhopender Thakur
@TheBhupiThakur · X

RT @Chrest_brett: ‼️ New Keto-Cancer systematic review cites flawed survival finding by Khodabakhshi https://t.co/m5hTMlouMu Ultimately, n…

Apr 6, 2021 · 2 shares · 1,396 followers View post →
Laurent Buhler
@BuhlerLaurent · X

Aucun bénéfice apparent à recourir au régime cétogène pour accompagner le traitement des cancers. https://t.co/FXL8z0jsk4

Apr 6, 2021 · 2 likes · 379 followers View post →
Quidama
@IamBreastCancer · X

RT @Chrest_brett: ‼️ New Keto-Cancer systematic review cites flawed survival finding by Khodabakhshi https://t.co/m5hTMlouMu Ultimately, n…

Apr 6, 2021 · 2 shares · 1,809 followers View post →
Brett Chrest
@Chrest_brett · X

‼️ New Keto-Cancer systematic review cites flawed survival finding by Khodabakhshi https://t.co/m5hTMlouMu Ultimately, no conclusive evidence of a survival benefit with keto, but it is frustrating that weak papers muddy the waters: https://t.co/D74V6NNhoK https://t.co/KklU1OJd9k

Apr 6, 2021 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 1,534 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @libroazuln: The use of ketogenic diets in cancer patients: a systematic review https://t.co/oGzcgux4yM

Apr 5, 2021 · 1 share · 6,693 followers View post →
Libro Azul
@libroazuln · X

The use of ketogenic diets in cancer patients: a systematic review https://t.co/oGzcgux4yM

Apr 5, 2021 · 1 share · 184 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

The use of ketogenic diets in cancer patients: a systematic review https://t.co/WtnV6V6TSu

Apr 5, 2021 · 4 likes · 43,778 followers View post →
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