June 2021 PMID 34179051

Cancer Treatment With the Ketogenic Diet: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Animal Studies.

Jing Li, Haiyan Zhang, Zhu Dai

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Discussions highlight that animal studies point to possible anti-cancer effects of the ketogenic diet, with users mentioning systematic reviews and meta-analyses, as well as the limited but promising results, especially in brain cancers, with tone and wording indicating cautious optimism and curiosity about future implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge that animal studies suggest some potential anti-tumor effects of the ketogenic diet, indicating a general agreement with the publication's findings.

InterestModerate interest

The contributions show moderate interest, with users referencing the systematic review and meta-analysis, and noting the promising yet preliminary nature of the research.

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Comments include references to the methodology (meta-analyses, systematic reviews), interpretations of results, and discussions about implications for treatment, reflecting a reasonable level of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

These discussions recognize that the research could influence future cancer treatments, especially noting the potential benefits for certain tumor types and the need for more human studies, suggesting a moderate potential impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study reviewed animal experiments on the ketogenic diet (KD) and its effects on cancer, finding that KD can significantly improve survival and reduce tumor size and growth.
  • Meta-analysis showed that animals given the KD lived longer and had smaller tumors compared to those not on the diet, especially when the diet was used at a specific ratio (4:1).
  • However, these findings mainly apply to certain tumor types and more research is needed to confirm if the diet can be broadly effective against different cancers.

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ilyas sahin, MD
@ilyassahinMD · X

4-Genel olarak, hayvan çalışmaları, ketojenik diyetin bazı kanserlerde kansere karşı etkileri olabileceğini düşündürmektedir. Hayvan Çalışmalarının Sistematik Bir İncelemesi ve Meta-analizi

Sep 24, 2022 · 20 likes · 1 share · 20,838 followers View post →
Thierry "Tex" Souccar
@thierrysouccar · X

Le régime cétogène prolonge la survie dans les modèles animaux de cancers. Méta-analyse de juin. Les études chez l’homme sont rares, avec des résultats contrastés ; possibles bénéfices dans certaines tumeurs du cerveau en association avec les traitements. https://t.co/dmKZp7Qs5S

Jul 26, 2021 · 8 likes · 3 shares · 5,600 followers View post →
Frontiers - Nutrition
@FrontNutrition · X

New Research: Cancer Treatment With the Ketogenic Diet: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Animal Studies: Background: The ketogenic diet (KD) has been reported to play an important role in the development of cancer by an abundance of… https://t.co/GuCWPoFYmJ #Nutrition

Jun 9, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 3,906 followers View post →
Ronita De, PhD
@dronita_de · X

Cancer Treatment With the Ketogenic Diet: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Animal Studies https://t.co/q7Fr3hbScu #DHPSP #INPST #NPMND

Jun 16, 2021 · 2 likes · 1,504 followers View post →
Andrew Panella
@Longevity_EDU · X

@drewrcarr I don't but a meta-analysis of animal studies shows there is SOME influence. There are also some compelling anecdotes from humans that have applied it. I personally don't recommend keto as a long-term diet but I do recommend periods of ketosis. https://t.co/jcELwdJWlI https://t.co/QQjgmkOu1P

Jun 14, 2023 · 1 like · 97,104 followers View post →
Citizen of EU
@wavetossed · X

@SaiKate108 @SunnyDougas What happens if the victims stop ALL #Sugar consumption when the #symptoms begin and go on a #Ketogenic #Diet? https://t.co/z46RuM0ksW

Nov 13, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 9,626 followers View post →

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Jimmy Bean
@binary_evasion · X

@PragmaticTd @the_jefferymead Ketogenic therapy to treat cancer isn't psuedo science though. https://t.co/jGJdFtdW9e https://t.co/OFQWpqnEv8 https://t.co/fINVhuqA43 https://t.co/FrR1wkQglx https://t.co/5izJg8Vdgb https://t.co/IaoPyAmIOb

Sep 17, 2025 · 485 followers View post →
animal.
@animaldocfilm · X

@thepowerofozone https://t.co/fhwsUViR6U https://t.co/hduOAXcGqk https://t.co/dpdteCklJx https://t.co/gav2KGFWJv

Jun 27, 2025 · 4,675 followers View post →
Nunya Business
@rebelyell311 · X

@RdLessTrvled @Matt_Kolb_ @realpeteyb123 https://t.co/U2oYqJ8JkF

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Nunya Business
@rebelyell311 · X

@wiseassdame @Matt_Kolb_ @realpeteyb123 https://t.co/U2oYqJ8JkF

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@OzlemYilhan · X

RT @ilyassahinMD: 4-Genel olarak, hayvan çalışmaları, ketojenik diyetin bazı kanserlerde kansere karşı etkileri olabileceğini düşündürmekte…

Dec 7, 2024 · 1 share · 1,133 followers View post →
Matt Parks
@MattyParks12 · X

@agargmd https://t.co/jnxXwXJZwj

Jul 20, 2023 · 603 followers View post →
RootkitsRFun
@rootkits10056 · X

@Hastings_Forbes @davidasinclair @WHO https://t.co/nV5lBf5vH6 https://t.co/lUqTIAk9mr https://t.co/QWo0LLrhEP

Jul 1, 2023 · 198 followers View post →
Andrew Panella
@Longevity_EDU · X

@drewrcarr I don't but a meta-analysis of animal studies shows there is SOME influence. There are also some compelling anecdotes from humans that have applied it. I personally don't recommend keto as a long-term diet but I do recommend periods of ketosis. https://t.co/jcELwdJWlI https://t.co/QQjgmkOu1P

Jun 14, 2023 · 1 like · 97,104 followers View post →
Visa Legal
@VisaLegal1 · X

@AllanBriddock And a meta analysis here: https://t.co/bKiUcGhUJm

Apr 21, 2023 · 291 followers View post →
fvrmix
@fvrmix · X

https://t.co/xxLqbZekJ7 and how do we get our liver to produce hydroxybutrate…? (Rhetorical) https://t.co/uwHB4FgwRk

Mar 15, 2023 · 49 followers View post →
fvrmix
@fvrmix · X

https://t.co/xxLqbZekJ7

Mar 15, 2023 · 49 followers View post →
The Ancestral Doc
@j_t_2390 · X

@theproof Lots of emerging evidence on ketogenic diets and cancer, very interesting area. Not specifically on 100% carnivore diets, but given that carnivore diets are ketogenic and drastically reduce insulin levels, can speculate similar results https://t.co/lwLvZpQG4l

Mar 15, 2023 · 1 like · 209 followers View post →
Monas Kanal
@monas_kanal · X

@DocOnco "Zusammenfassend lässt sich sagen, dass die vorklinischen Beweise in Tierstudien, die derzeit mit begrenzten Tumorarten verfügbar sind, auf eine allgemeine Antitumorwirkung der Ketogenen Diät hindeuten." https://t.co/MObrx9GKvt

Jan 26, 2023 · 6 followers View post →
Citizen of EU
@wavetossed · X

RT @wavetossed: @SaiKate108 @SunnyDougas What happens if the victims stop ALL #Sugar consumption when the #symptoms begin and go on a #Keto…

Nov 13, 2022 · 1 share · 9,626 followers View post →
Citizen of EU
@wavetossed · X

@SaiKate108 @SunnyDougas What happens if the victims stop ALL #Sugar consumption when the #symptoms begin and go on a #Ketogenic #Diet? https://t.co/z46RuM0ksW

Nov 13, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 9,626 followers View post →
ilyas sahin, MD
@ilyassahinMD · X

4-Genel olarak, hayvan çalışmaları, ketojenik diyetin bazı kanserlerde kansere karşı etkileri olabileceğini düşündürmektedir. Hayvan Çalışmalarının Sistematik Bir İncelemesi ve Meta-analizi

Sep 24, 2022 · 20 likes · 1 share · 20,838 followers View post →
Piotr Leski
@LeskiPiotr · X

In summary, the pre-clinical evidence pointed toward an overall anti-tumor effect of the Ketogenic Diet in animals studies currently available with limited tumor types. https://t.co/gkmgpgsWR4

Feb 23, 2022 · 14,052 followers View post →
Celine Touati ☀️
@NaturoTouati · X

RT @thierrysouccar: Le régime cétogène prolonge la survie dans les modèles animaux de cancers. Méta-analyse de juin. Les études chez l’homm…

Jul 27, 2021 · 3 shares · 1,265 followers View post →
il Fante Libera
@ilFante_libera · X

RT @thierrysouccar: Le régime cétogène prolonge la survie dans les modèles animaux de cancers. Méta-analyse de juin. Les études chez l’homm…

Jul 26, 2021 · 3 shares · 438 followers View post →
Thierry "Tex" Souccar
@thierrysouccar · X

Le régime cétogène prolonge la survie dans les modèles animaux de cancers. Méta-analyse de juin. Les études chez l’homme sont rares, avec des résultats contrastés ; possibles bénéfices dans certaines tumeurs du cerveau en association avec les traitements. https://t.co/dmKZp7Qs5S

Jul 26, 2021 · 8 likes · 3 shares · 5,600 followers View post →
Robert Olney
@boretrol · X

Cancer Treatment With the Ketogenic Diet: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Animal Studies https://t.co/msGhSKgg3G

Jun 29, 2021 · 1,672 followers View post →
Ronita De, PhD
@dronita_de · X

Cancer Treatment With the Ketogenic Diet: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Animal Studies https://t.co/q7Fr3hbScu #DHPSP #INPST #NPMND

Jun 16, 2021 · 2 likes · 1,504 followers View post →
Frontiers - Nutrition
@FrontNutrition · X

New Research: Cancer Treatment With the Ketogenic Diet: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Animal Studies: Background: The ketogenic diet (KD) has been reported to play an important role in the development of cancer by an abundance of… https://t.co/GuCWPoFYmJ #Nutrition

Jun 9, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 3,906 followers View post →