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Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic Brain Injury is a neurological disorder characterized by brain damage that results in disruption in neural functioning. It is often caused by blunt force trauma, typically due to a car accident or sports injury.

Eating Disorders

“Eating disorders” is a broad classification that includes anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, purging disorder, avoidant food disorder, pica, orthorexia nervosa, rumination syndrome, muscle dysmorphia, body dysmorphia, feeding disorder, night eating syndrome and general eating disorders.

Pets

Domesticated animals are often fed packaged kibble that wildly contrasts their ancestral diet. In nature, most animals consume fat and protein-rich, meat-based meals. In fact, cats are considered obligate carnivores. Nutritional science supports the concept of a ketogenic diet for pets and avoidance carbohydrates; however, most pet foods on the market are saturated with starches and grains.

Autism

Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by communication and behavioral challenges. There are three distinguishing features of autism: repetitive behaviors/patterns, impaired communication (verbal and/or non-verbal), and difficulty understanding/reciprocating social interaction and behaviors. Although the exact etiology of autism is unknown, research has revealed potentially causative biochemical changes. Autism has been linked to mitochondrial and neurometabolic dysfunctions, as well as epilepsy-related diseases.

Mental Health

When starting a health journey, many focus on their diet and exercise. While physical health is extremely important, many forget about a key factor in overall wellness—mental health. This month for Keto Cause we will be focusing on how the ketogenic diet can help a broad spectrum of mental health issues including but not limited to stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and sleep disorders.

Womens Health

The ketogenic diet has been shown to improve everything from PCOS to infertility, amenorrhea and menstrual irregularities, endometriosis and hormonal imbalances. So, this month for keto cause, we are focusing on proving science-backed information on how the ketogenic diet can improve a wide variety of women’s health issues.

Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

Perhaps the most promising field of research being conducted on the ketogenic diet is within the field of neurodegenerative disease. Research suggests these diseases, like Alzheimer’s and Parksinsons, lead to decreased glucose uptake within the brain– leading to Alzheimer’s being nicknamed type 3 diabetes. The use of a ketogenic diet may supply the brain with an alternative fuel source to improve cognitive functioning and lessen the symptoms of these diseases.

Epilepsy & Developmental Disabilities

While the concept of a ketogenic diet dates back centuries, it was officially founded in a clinical setting during the 1920s as a treatment for epilepsy. Since then, researchers and physicians alike have worked to improve and enhance the utilization of this diet in the treatment of seizures, as well as numerous other developmental disabilities.

Obesity

With the obesity epidemic climbing to record heights within the United States, it should come as no surprise that the ketogenic diet has gained most of its attention from weight loss success stories. Beyond just weight loss, the ketogenic diet has been shown to reduce complications of obesity such as decreasing visceral fat, inflammation, type II diabetes, high blood pressure, and more.

Cancer

The CDC estimates almost 40% of all men and women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. With such a high lifetime risk, scientists have been looking for ways to reduce risk and improve overall survival rates. One major area of oncology research is how diet and nutrition affect cancer rates. Since the ketogenic diet drastically reduces glucose intake, studies have investigated it as a potential therapy for limiting cancerous growth. Research suggests the ketogenic diet may have therapeutic benefits for cancer patients by not only depriving cancer cells of fuel but also by down-regulating insulin and insulin-like growth factors. Furthermore, the ketogenic diet has been shown to improve mitochondrial health and reduce oxidative damage in cells that could lead to cancer.

Diabetes

Diabetes mellitus is a disease that affects blood glucose levels. While there are many different types of diabetes, the most common is Type I and Type II diabetes. Type I, or insulin-dependent, diabetes is characterized by decreased insulin production by the pancreas. Type II, or insulin-independent, diabetes is characterized by the desensitization of insulin receptors. The ketogenic diet has been shown to improve symptoms of type II diabetes through the reduction in blood glucose and insulin levels and the sensitization of insulin receptors.

KETO

To wrap up this year’s worth of Keto Causes, we’re highlighting all areas and the future areas of therapeutic research. We have undoubtedly shown that this lifestyle is more than just weight loss, it is about overall health and wellness.

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