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Keto Diet Statistics 2026: US Adoption, Market Size, and Demographic Trends
Keto diet adoption statistics for 2026: market size, demographics, and how low-carb eating has shifted from trend to targeted clinical strategy in the US.
Keto and Sex Differences: Why Men and Women Respond Differently to a Ketogenic Diet
Research shows keto has different metabolic effects in men and women. A 2026 study found male mice develop severe fatty liver on keto while females do not. Here is what the science says.
Continuous Keto Accelerates Cellular Aging — Intermittent Keto Does Not
A Science Advances study found continuous keto accelerates cellular senescence in organs, but intermittent keto avoids this. What you need to know about keto cycling.
Keto Diet During Radiotherapy: KOMPARC Trial Preliminary Results
Preliminary results from the KOMPARC trial (2026) show a ketogenic diet is safe and tolerable for women with cervical and endometrial cancer undergoing radiotherapy.
Keto Diet, Gut Microbiome, and Depression: 2026 Research Update
A 2026 pilot study comparing keto and Mediterranean diets for depression found keto reduced impulsivity but Mediterranean improved mood scores more. What this means.
Keto and Athletic Performance: 2025 Systematic Review Summary
A 2025 systematic review of keto in athletes finds greater fat oxidation but no consistent gains in high-intensity performance. Here is what the evidence shows.
Keto Improves Beta Cell Function in Type 2 Diabetes: 2026 Findings
A 2026 Endocrine Society study found 3 months of keto improved beta cell function in type 2 diabetes patients, tracked via the proinsulin-C-peptide ratio. Key findings explained.
Keto Diet and Glioblastoma: 2026 Clinical Trial Update
A Phase II UCSF trial and a late-2025 systematic review examine whether a ketogenic diet can extend survival in glioblastoma patients alongside standard treatment.
Keto and the APOE4 Gene: Brain Energy Benefits Differ by Sex
A University of Missouri study found women with the APOE4 Alzheimer's risk gene had healthier gut bacteria and better brain energy on a ketogenic diet. Men did not see the same benefit.
How the Keto Diet Affects the Immune System: 2026 Research Overview
A 2026 Nature review maps how the ketogenic diet reshapes immune function — with anti-inflammatory benefits and potential downsides for infection defense. Key findings explained.
Long-Term Keto May Cause Metabolic Harm: What 2026 Research Shows
A 2026 Science Advances study found long-term keto caused fatty liver, abnormal blood fats, and impaired insulin secretion in mice — especially after reintroducing carbs.
How the Keto Diet Stops Seizures: New 2026 Mechanism Revealed
UVA researchers cracked how the ketogenic diet prevents epileptic seizures at the molecular level in 2026 — and the findings may extend to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.