Research progress on adverse reactions of ketogenic diet

Abstract

Ketogenic diet(KD) has been used for centuries in the treatment of epilepsy, which can restrict calorie and liquid intake, with significant therapeutic effects. In recent years, KD has been proved to have therapeutic effects in other fields, such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, cancer, Alzheimer′s disease and other chronic diseases. KD has a positive effect on the treatment of many diseases, but the high proportion of fat intake in KD process, as well as too little intake of carbohydrates, proteins and trace elements will lead to a very uneven absorption of nutrients. Therefore, the use of KD to treat disease may cause a variety of adverse reactions, and its long-term results are the subjects of controversy. The purpose of this review is to summarize the literature of KD adverse effects and their prevention and treatment methods, in order to provide guidance and assistance to clinical administration. Key words: Ketogenic diet; Dietotherapy; Side effects