A research team at UC Santa Barbara found that ketogenic diets may be safe, feasible, and effective in patients with polycystic kidney disease (PKD) and have explained the mechanism of ketosis. A total of 131 patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), who opted for a ketogenic diet or time-restricted diets in the past six months, were recruited for the study through interviews and questionnaires. Research findings From the preliminary data, researchers affirm that ketogenic diets may be feasible, safe, and beneficial for patients with PKD.
The findings lay a potential base for prospective and larger trials that would objectively assess the effectiveness of ketogenic diets in patients with PKD. Do you think dietary interventions can be helpful in patients with polycystic kidney diseases? Source: Clinical Kidney Journal
