Speaking to MNT about the clinical implications of the study, Dr. Swanson said, «Our findings show that it is -LSB-...] possible to get the anti-inflammatory
effect of a ketogenic diet without actually being ketogenic.»
Originally designed to combat seizures
without drugs, the
ketogenic diet also has strong brain - boosting
effects that many people notice within weeks
of beginning.
Another important advantage to MCT consumption, is that KBs can be generated
without the need to consume hard - to - follow, classical
ketogenic diets containing very high amounts
of fats (70 - 90 % by weight), which may have adverse
effects on blood lipids and digestion.
If we equate de facto
ketogenic diets with high - protein
diets (which is not always correct) then the risks proposed by critics
of this type
of dietary approach are essentially those
of possible kidney damage due to high levels
of nitrogen excretion during protein metabolism, which can cause an increase in glomerular pressure and hyperfiltration.12 There is not wide agreement between studies; however, some infer the possibility
of renal damage from animal studies, 99, 100 whereas others, looking at both animal models, meta - analyses and human studies, propose that even high levels
of protein in the
diet do not damage renal function.101, 102 In subjects with intact renal function, higher dietary protein levels caused some functional and morphological adaptations
without negative
effects.103 There may actually be renal - related
effects, but on blood pressure rather than morphological damage.