Friday, April 18, 2008

A ketogenic diet reduces amyloid beta 40 and 42 in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease


A ketogenic diet reduces amyloid beta 40 and 42 in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease:

"Previous studies have suggested that diets rich in cholesterol and saturated fats increased the deposition of Aβ and the risk of developing AD. Here we demonstrate that a diet rich in saturated fats and low in carbohydrates can actually reduce levels of Aβ. Therefore, dietary strategies aimed at reducing Aβ levels should take into account interactions of dietary components and the metabolic outcomes, in particular, levels of carbohydrates, total calories, and presence of ketone bodies should be considered."

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