Keto diet linked to small intestine cancer risk
A recent study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has revealed that the ketogenic diet, which relies on high fat intake and low carbohydrate consumption, may increase the risk of small intestine tumors, contrary to its potential role in preventing colon cancer. Experiments on genetically modified mice showed that those following a ketogenic diet developed higher rates of small intestinal tumors. This is attributed to the process of "fat oxidation," which accelerates the growth of intestinal stem cells and may elevate the likelihood of cancerous mutations. While the study found that the ketogenic diet reduces the formation of colon tumors, its effects vary across different parts of the digestive system. The underlying reasons for these complex interactions remain an area of ongoing research.
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