As Silicon Valley trendsetters, famous actors, and online health sites tout the low-carbohydrate, high-fat ketogenic, or "keto," diet, scientists are working to study it – from how it impacts inflammation in the brain to its effects on weight and heart health, as well as any other potent...
New research in mice and humans suggests that a ketogenic diet may protect against obesity by increasing specific bile acids and decreasing calorie absorption in the gut.
Ultimately, going on the keto diet is entirely your choice, and you should see how your mind and body feel after you start to help you gauge whether it's a way of eating that works for you. And consider speaking to a doctor or nutritionist you trust about whether keto is a good fit...