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Question about the Keto diet. Is it healthy or a fad?
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I am a patient on this site-but I have a master's in nutrition. We don't recommend keto diet to people (kids with seizures are an exception)-all the protein is hard on the kidneys, all the fat is hard on the liver and it can also increase the cholesterol.
That being said, some have found it very helpful for weight loss without the effects I have mentioned-over time, the risk increases of said effects.
If you're looking at diet for weight loss, Mediterranean diet is wonderful for that. Mediterranean diet can help a variety of things-diabetes, cholesterol, it's even been shown to help depression.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/mediterranean-diet/art-20047801
Best of luck to you!
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Hello, I’ve been on the Mediterranean Diet since my surgery a years ago. I switched to it as a good way to keep my PSA low. It’s has done wonders, and I’ve been able to avoid radiation and hormone therapy for a spot of cancer detected in one lymph node.
In addition, I’ve mixed in fair amount of exercise. Hope this helps you with your decision.