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Ketogenic Diets: Weight Control vs. Fatty Liver Risks

10/22/2025

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The University of Utah Health study in Science Advances finds long-term ketogenic diets prevent weight gain but cause fatty liver disease and impaired glucose regulation in mice.
Male mice showed more severe liver fat accumulation than female mice.
Chronic high-fat intake stresses pancreatic cells and impairs insulin secretion.
Some metabolic issues reversed after stopping the diet, suggesting potential recovery.

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The University of Utah Health study in Science Advances finds long-term ketogenic diets prevent weight gain but cause fatty liver disease and impaired glucose regulation in mice.
Male mice showed more severe liver fat accumulation than female mice.
Chronic high-fat intake stresses pancreatic cells and impairs insulin secretion.
Some metabolic issues reversed after stopping the diet, suggesting potential recovery.