Re: Tackling the Conundrum of Cachexia in Cancer
Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 9:09 am
Keto diets shrink pancreatic and colorectal tumors by starving them of the glucose they need to survive. But they also speed up development of a lethal wasting disease called cachexia. In mice, CSHL researchers have found that pairing keto with a corticosteroid prevents cachexia and increases survival.
Dietitians say a keto diet could help you lose up to 10% of your body weight. These high-fat, low-carb meal plans trick the body into burning its own fat. They could also help fight a variety of cancers by starving tumors of the glucose they need to grow. On the surface, this seems ideal. But research suggests these diets may have a deadly, unintended side effect for cancer patients.
https://www.cshl.edu/the-latest-weapon- ... keto-diet/
Dietitians say a keto diet could help you lose up to 10% of your body weight. These high-fat, low-carb meal plans trick the body into burning its own fat. They could also help fight a variety of cancers by starving tumors of the glucose they need to grow. On the surface, this seems ideal. But research suggests these diets may have a deadly, unintended side effect for cancer patients.
https://www.cshl.edu/the-latest-weapon- ... keto-diet/