Ketogenic Diet Modifies The Risk Factors of Heart Disease in Obese Patients

The level of total cholesterol decreased from week 1 to week 12. HDL cholesterol increased significantly, whereas LDL cholesterol decreased significantly. The purpose of this study was to investigate the long-term effect of a ketogenic diet on the activation and modification of heart disease risk factors in obese patients.

References:

Dashti (2003). "Ketogenic Diet Modifies The Risk Factors of Heart Disease in Obese Patients." Nutrition 19(10): 901-902.