Food

Ketogenic diet (cyclical)

Dietary factor.

In practice

It depends on the case; there is no single guideline.

Precautions

Preclinical (mice).

Effect by goal · level of evidence

Longevity and memory (preclinical)

improves Low study (A)

In mice, a cyclical ketogenic diet (alternated to avoid obesity) reduced mortality in middle age and improved memory in old age, without extending maximum lifespan. Preclinical (mice): interesting for the keto-longevity debate, with no proof in people.

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In depth

Diet · Highest evidence: Low · 1 finding

⚠️ Preclinical (mice).

Findings

Longevity and memory (preclinical) — improves (Low, study). In mice, a cyclic ketogenic diet (alternated to avoid obesity) reduced midlife mortality and improved memory in old age, without extending maximum lifespan. Preclinical (mice): interesting for the keto-longevity debate, with no proof in people. 28877458

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