The Cabral Concept 3520: Does the Keto Diet Cause Cancer? (TT)
Sep 25, 2025
Is the keto diet a health miracle or a hidden risk? Recent research raises concerns about its potential link to cancer. An extensive study involving 44,000 participants suggests long-term keto may increase cancer prevalence. The discussion includes how tumors might utilize ketones and the diet's impact on oxidative stress and nutrient depletion. While some evidence shows keto could assist specific conditions, the clinical perspective recommends short-term low-carb phases followed by a more balanced Mediterranean diet for optimal health.
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Keto Isn’t Proven To Cure Or Prevent Cancer
- There is limited evidence that long-term keto prevents or cures cancer despite some small studies in glioblastoma and epilepsy.
- Dr. Stephen Cabral emphasizes the overall lack of strong data supporting keto as a cancer cure or preventative measure.
New 18-Year Study Links Keto To Higher Cancer Rates
- A recent 18-year study found an association between ketogenic diets and higher cancer prevalence.
- Dr. Stephen Cabral highlights the study titled 'Ketogenic diets are associated with an elevated risk for all cancers' published in Nutrition and Cancer.
Study Based On Self-Reported Diet And Predicted Ketosis
- The study used self-reported dietary surveys from ~44,000 adults to estimate ketosis likelihood and cancer outcomes.
- Results were adjusted for age, sex, ethnicity, income, education, smoking, and medical history.