Ketogenic Diet‐Associated Worsening of Osteoarthritis Histologic Severity, Increased Pain Sensitivity and Gut Microbiome Dysbiosis in Mice

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Ketogenic Diet‐Associated Worsening of Osteoarthritis Histologic Severity, Increased Pain Sensitivity and Gut Microbiome Dysbiosis in Mice

This study finds that a ketogenic diet worsens osteoarthritis severity, increases pain, and disrupts the gut microbiome in mice, raising concerns for humans.

Osteoarthritis can be painful, and the ketogenic diet might make it worse, according to this study. In mice, a high-fat, low-carb keto diet increased osteoarthritis severity, pain, and gut microbiome imbalances. If you have joint issues, this research urges caution with keto. Learn about keto’s potential risks for osteoarthritis, understand its impact on pain and gut health, and make informed choices for your joints with this study!

Link to the study

https://acrjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/acr2.11794