The Efficacy of Ketogenic Diets (Low Carbohydrate; High Fat) as a Potential Nutritional Intervention for Lipedema: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lipedema is a frequently misdiagnosed condition in women, often mistaken for obesity, which significantly deteriorates both quality of life and physical health. Recognizing the necessity for holistic treatment strategies, research has increasingly supported the integration of specific dietary approaches, particularly ketogenic diets focusing on low-carbohydrate and high-fat intake.

Objectives

to evaluate the impact of ketogenic diets on women with lipedema through a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Methods

A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted by reviewing published, peer-reviewed studies addressing the implications of a low-carbohydrate, high-fat (LCHF) ketogenic diet in managing lipedema following comprehensive scrutiny of digital medic

SUBMITTER: Amato ACM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11478561 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature