British Columbia: A recent study suggested that the keto diet may increase cardiovascular health risks.
Research conducted at the University of British Columbia has shown that the ‘keto’ diet can increase the risk of cardiovascular events such as clogged arteries, angina, strokes and heart attacks, along with increased levels of bad cholesterol. .
A keto diet is a food-based diet in which very little carbohydrates enter the body.
The study found that consistent consumption of a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet was associated with increased levels of bad cholesterol and risk of cardiovascular disease.
Carbohydrates are the body’s main source of energy, providing energy for day-to-day activities. Low-carbohydrate, high-fat diets (such as the keto diet) reduce the consumption of carbohydrate-rich foods such as baked goods, bread, rice and other grains, pasta, and potatoes.
When the body lacks carbohydrates, the body uses fat for energy. The breakdown of fat in the liver creates chemicals called ketones, which the body uses as energy.
Previous studies have shown that a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet was associated with increased levels of bad cholesterol in some people.
In this study, the researchers reported that a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet combined accounted for more than 45 percent of total daily calories, while carbohydrates provided no more than 25 percent of energy.
The researchers obtained and analyzed data from UK citizens from the UK Biobank. To become part of the biobank, 70,648 people completed a 24-hour dietary questionnaire and had blood samples taken to check their cholesterol levels.
The study found that people who ate a diet low in carbohydrates and high in fat had higher levels of bad cholesterol than those who ate a balanced diet. At the same time, there was a protein called apoB on this harmful cholesterol.
Previous research has shown that apoB may increase the risk of penile diseases more than excess bad cholesterol.
After an average follow-up of 11.8 years, it was clear that those who ate a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet had twice the risk of cardiovascular events.
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