What Is the Role of the Ketogenic Diet in Cancer Therapy?
The ketogenic diet, characterized by high fat, moderate protein, and very low carbohydrate intake, aims to elevate blood ketone levels while reducing glucose availability. This dietary approach has been explored as an adjuvant therapy in cancer treatment. Preclinical studies and some clinical trials suggest that the ketogenic diet can enhance the efficacy of conventional therapies, such as chemotherapy and radiation, by creating a hostile metabolic environment for cancer cells while sparing normal cells.
