A ketogenic diet vs. a standard diet for sepsis Original paper

In this randomized controlled trial in participants hospitalized with sepsis, a ketogenic diet improved clinical outcomes compared to a higher-carbohydrate control diet.

This Study Summary was published on August 29, 2024.

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In this randomized controlled trial in participants hospitalized with sepsis, a ketogenic diet improved clinical outcomes compared to a higher-carbohydrate control diet.

What was studied?

The effect of a ketogenic diet (KD) on clinical outcomes in the context of sepsis.

The primary outcome was the blood level of beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB, a ketone body). The secondary outcomes were 30-day survival; the proportion of participants who needed insulin treatment; the number of days without need for mechanical ventilation, vasopressors, dialysis, or the intensive care unit (ICU); and sepsis severity, which was measured using 2 different questionnaires.

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Who was studied?

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How was it studied?

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What were the results?

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This Study Summary was published on August 29, 2024.