Long-term effects of a ketogenic diet in obese patients

BACKGROUND:

Although various studies have examined the short-term effects of a ketogenic diet in reducing weight in obese patients, its long-term effects on various physical and biochemical parameters are not known.

OBJECTIVE:

To determine the effects of a 24-week ketogenic diet (consisting of 30 g carbohydrate, 1 g/kg body weight protein, 20% saturated fat, and 80% polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fat) in obese patients.

PATIENTS AND METHODS:

In the present study, 83 obese patients (39 men and 44 women) with a body mass index greater than 35 kg/m2, and high glucose and cholesterol levels were selected. The body weight, body mass index, total cholesterol, low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, triglycerides, fasting blood sugar, urea and creatinine levels were determined before and after the administration of the ketogenic diet. Changes in these parameters were monitored after eight, 16 and 24 weeks of treatment.

RESULTS:

The weight and body mass index of the patients decreased significantly (P

Great article, thanks for posting it.  One of my most successful WL attempts pre-WLS was a ketogenic diet. Very low carb, high protein, etc.  I felt terrific, it really is a good diet for me (and by diet I mean way of eating) and is pretty much how I eat today.  My very fit, low-body wt/low-body fat son however, feels best on a high carb diet which we figured out when he was a star high-school and then college athlete. I was trying to feed him my LCHF meals but it just wasn't working. 

Funny thing is that now I'm no longer obese, I do still feel best on this type and have little doubt I'll remain on it.  Which suits me fine! 

I always appreciate your input HALA B   :)