Before diving into a new diet, think twice — consider the potential risks as well as the benefits. While the popular Keto diet is known for its weight loss results, it may not be the right choice for everyone. Recent research found that although the Keto diet can help shed pounds, it can also raise cholesterol levels and disrupt gut bacteria.
The research team from the Centre for Nutrition, Exercise, and Metabolism at the University of Bath, U.K., evaluated the impact of a keto diet and compared it with a low-sugar diet in a group of 53 healthy adults. The researchers examined how both diets affected cholesterol levels, blood sugar, weight loss, gut bacteria, and metabolism.
