The ketogenic diet can help improve risk factors like body fat, HDL (good) cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and blood sugar
The diet is currently being explored as an additional treatment for cancer, because it may help slow tumor growth
The keto diet may help reduce symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and slow its progression
Research has shown that the ketogenic diet can cause significant reductions in seizures in epileptic children
Although more research is needed, one study found that the diet helped improve symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
The ketogenic diet can help reduce insulin levels, which may play a key role in polycystic ovary syndrome
Some research suggests that the diet could improve outcomes of traumatic brain injuries