Nutrients April 2021 PMID 33918992

Efficacy of Low-Carbohydrate Ketogenic Diet as an Adjuvant Cancer Therapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Ya-Feng Yang, Preety Babychen Mattamel, Tanya Joseph, Jian Huang, Qian Chen, Babatunde O Akinwunmi, Casper J P Zhang, Wai-Kit Ming

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Overall, the posts reflect a balanced debate, with some emphasizing the limited strength of current research by highlighting existing reviews and criticizing overhyped claims, while others remain cautiously optimistic, discussing possible mechanisms. Tone varies from skeptical remarks like 'no strong evidence' to supportive comments about the scientific process, illustrating a nuanced engagement with the article's findings.

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Posts are mixed; some agree that the evidence is limited, while others suggest the findings are favorable or dismiss the significance.

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Many discussions express moderate curiosity, especially regarding the clinical relevance and mechanisms, but some show skepticism.

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Several users reference the methodology, criticize the evidence, or mention additional reviews, indicating a moderate level of in-depth participation.

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The discussions imply awareness of the topic's clinical importance, yet consensus on impact is limited due to conflicting views and emphasis on insufficient evidence.

Abstract in brief

  • This systematic review and meta-analysis examined whether a low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet (LCKD) can enhance cancer treatment outcomes, comparing it to non-ketogenic diets.
  • The review analyzed data from six randomized controlled trials, focusing on various health markers such as cholesterol, body weight, glucose, insulin, tumor markers, ketosis, and patient satisfaction, but found limited evidence that LCKD significantly improves these factors in cancer patients.
  • Overall, the study concluded that there isn't enough strong evidence to confirm that LCKD offers clear benefits as an additional therapy for cancer, suggesting more research with larger sample sizes is needed.]

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JulioBasulto_DN
@JulioBasulto_DN · X

Sin pruebas de los supuestos efectos beneficiosos de las dietas cetogénicas bajas en carbohidratos sobre la terapia antitumoral. https://t.co/tE6mAd3rFS Yang YF et al. Nutrients. 2021 Apr 21;13(5):1388. Corrobora lo que expusimos @juanjocaceresn y yo en el libro #DietaYCáncer.

May 27, 2021 · 19 likes · 14 shares · 96,258 followers View post →
Fundación Iberoamericana de Nutrición
@FinutOrg · X

Eficacia de la dieta cetogénica baja en hidratos de carbono como terapia coadyuvante del cáncer: resultados de una revisión sistemática y un meta-análisis de ensayos controlados aleatorizados https://t.co/HDeh0fq4Sr #ActualizateconFINUT #DietayCancer

Jun 7, 2021 · 9 likes · 1 share · 4,050 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

Efficacy of Low-Carbohydrate Ketogenic Diet as an Adjuvant Cancer Therapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials https://t.co/YerrpcEDLX

May 1, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 41,314 followers View post →
Asclepio U.
@RafaelUribeR · X

@AriesTerron https://t.co/K9GPicgqds https://t.co/Y09yDdKCzG https://t.co/xOuyORGKoW Concuerdo contigo de que la dieta cetogénica NO ES LA DIETA DEFINITIVA ni mucho menos, pero de ahí a irnos al otro extremo por unos cuantos estudios esta mal.

May 2, 2023 · 2 likes · 97 followers View post →
Canadian Socialist - Obsession of "Carnivores"
@NurseCanadian · X

@Ashy_the_Bear @Regenarian @joe31183 @Freeeethinker1 @Veganella_ @lise_mc @warrengriff33 @OurCompass @farmers_against @Son_of_Space @ScouseTebbo @S_Catsgotmyback @fitevolutionary @EOMovement Did you read this paper? It proposes mechanisms of action by which a keto diet is hypothesized to help, while actually testing nothing. Actual clinical trials fail: https://t.co/sZyiEMo3aY

May 30, 2022 · 1 like · 1,007 followers View post →
Leonel Amaya - Nutricionista
@LeonelNutricion · X

Dieta cetogénica como terapia coadyuvante para el cáncer - RS y MA: hay una escases de ECA tremenda. No se puede concluir demasiado aún. https://t.co/QxADS9iC6O

Apr 24, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 226 followers View post →

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Big Northern Bear
@bignorthernbear · X

@PiaJSigler @DatNovakNova @tnseyfried Is the problem really a lack of studies these folks had no trouble reviewing 27,000 records and they actually had to be human beings to be included https://t.co/uIqoLK4QR3

Dec 1, 2023 · 242 followers View post →
Asclepio U.
@RafaelUribeR · X

@AriesTerron https://t.co/K9GPicgqds https://t.co/Y09yDdKCzG https://t.co/xOuyORGKoW Concuerdo contigo de que la dieta cetogénica NO ES LA DIETA DEFINITIVA ni mucho menos, pero de ahí a irnos al otro extremo por unos cuantos estudios esta mal.

May 2, 2023 · 2 likes · 97 followers View post →
The Ancestral Doc
@j_t_2390 · X

@Alan_Watson_ @theproof Oops, I was referring to this, apologies - https://t.co/mMLoyt3Nq3

Mar 15, 2023 · 209 followers View post →
The Ancestral Doc
@j_t_2390 · X

@Alan_Watson_ @theproof Systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs on ketogenic diet and cancer - very favourable results. https://t.co/mMLoyt3Nq3

Mar 15, 2023 · 209 followers View post →
Janus
@Best_of_Janus · X

@tocilizumari @justbitchiiin @LilianSapucahy @liberlety Bem esse é o seu grau cientifico. Se não corresponde ao meu pensamento é enviesado. Mas há mais: https://t.co/fKZmr67R1z https://t.co/UIEclGBfkU https://t.co/bzkLiD5ksD Estão outros 3 reviews.

Jan 31, 2023 · 1,279 followers View post →
Dr. BB
@kylebrandenber1 · X

@Seasonal_Bitch @BadMedicalTakes https://t.co/kYxH8l2Tkc

Oct 21, 2022 · 228 followers View post →
Sarah Madden
@1tsS4r · X

@lindaavey @cmiller26 No, it’s because it doesn’t really work. Sorry, I know we all want a an easy cure that has been hidden away but cancer is a bastard. https://t.co/97incPxNyq

Jul 2, 2022 · 221 followers View post →
Canadian Socialist - Obsession of "Carnivores"
@NurseCanadian · X

@Ashy_the_Bear @Regenarian @joe31183 @Freeeethinker1 @Veganella_ @lise_mc @warrengriff33 @OurCompass @farmers_against @Son_of_Space @ScouseTebbo @S_Catsgotmyback @fitevolutionary @EOMovement Did you read this paper? It proposes mechanisms of action by which a keto diet is hypothesized to help, while actually testing nothing. Actual clinical trials fail: https://t.co/sZyiEMo3aY

May 30, 2022 · 1 like · 1,007 followers View post →
Emilio Martinez de V
@emilioinyta · X

RT @FinutOrg: Eficacia de la dieta cetogénica baja en hidratos de carbono como terapia coadyuvante del cáncer: resultados de una revisión s…

Jun 7, 2021 · 1 share · 175 followers View post →
Fundación Iberoamericana de Nutrición
@FinutOrg · X

Eficacia de la dieta cetogénica baja en hidratos de carbono como terapia coadyuvante del cáncer: resultados de una revisión sistemática y un meta-análisis de ensayos controlados aleatorizados https://t.co/HDeh0fq4Sr #ActualizateconFINUT #DietayCancer

Jun 7, 2021 · 9 likes · 1 share · 4,050 followers View post →
carlos casabona
@carloscasabona · X

RT @JulioBasulto_DN: Sin pruebas de los supuestos efectos beneficiosos de las dietas cetogénicas bajas en carbohidratos sobre la terapia an…

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Jose Luis
@joseluislrivas · X

RT @JulioBasulto_DN: Sin pruebas de los supuestos efectos beneficiosos de las dietas cetogénicas bajas en carbohidratos sobre la terapia an…

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Círculo Escéptico
@cescept · X

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Jairo Andrés Silva Muñoz
@jairoautomatico · X

RT @JulioBasulto_DN: Sin pruebas de los supuestos efectos beneficiosos de las dietas cetogénicas bajas en carbohidratos sobre la terapia an…

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Juanjo Caceres
@juanjocaceresn · X

RT @JulioBasulto_DN: Sin pruebas de los supuestos efectos beneficiosos de las dietas cetogénicas bajas en carbohidratos sobre la terapia an…

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jose luis de carlos
@chinatodecarlos · X

RT @JulioBasulto_DN: Sin pruebas de los supuestos efectos beneficiosos de las dietas cetogénicas bajas en carbohidratos sobre la terapia an…

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Рзяяорцикч
@heavyindignado · X

RT @JulioBasulto_DN: Sin pruebas de los supuestos efectos beneficiosos de las dietas cetogénicas bajas en carbohidratos sobre la terapia an…

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JulioBasulto_DN
@JulioBasulto_DN · X

Sin pruebas de los supuestos efectos beneficiosos de las dietas cetogénicas bajas en carbohidratos sobre la terapia antitumoral. https://t.co/tE6mAd3rFS Yang YF et al. Nutrients. 2021 Apr 21;13(5):1388. Corrobora lo que expusimos @juanjocaceresn y yo en el libro #DietaYCáncer.

May 27, 2021 · 19 likes · 14 shares · 96,258 followers View post →
Nutrición Colombia
@NutrirAColombia · X

Efficacy of Low-Carbohydrate Ketogenic Diet as an Adjuvant Cancer Therapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials https://t.co/z6isQ1e90e a través de @MDPIOpenAccess

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SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @agingdoc1: Efficacy of Low-Carbohydrate Ketogenic Diet as an Adjuvant Cancer Therapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomiz…

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Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

Efficacy of Low-Carbohydrate Ketogenic Diet as an Adjuvant Cancer Therapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials https://t.co/YerrpcEDLX

May 1, 2021 · 3 likes · 1 share · 41,314 followers View post →
Andrés Salvatierra
@nutricionaesg · X

RT @LeonelDamian_: Dieta cetogénica como terapia coadyuvante para el cáncer - RS y MA: hay una escases de ECA tremenda. No se puede conclu…

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Leonel Amaya - Nutricionista
@LeonelNutricion · X

Dieta cetogénica como terapia coadyuvante para el cáncer - RS y MA: hay una escases de ECA tremenda. No se puede concluir demasiado aún. https://t.co/QxADS9iC6O

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