Health Risks of the Ketogenic Diet
Disease description:
I’m slightly overweight. A couple of days ago, I noticed a colleague had lost a significant amount of weight. He’s been following the ketogenic diet—completely avoiding carbohydrates every day—and suggested I try it too. I’d like to know: Is the ketogenic diet potentially harmful to health?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Dongfeng
Hello, the ketogenic diet poses several health risks. Prolonged use may damage the myocardium, cause thyroid dysfunction, lead to constipation, gastrointestinal disorders, and menstrual irregularities, increase the risk of kidney stones, and trigger unexplained skin rashes. For healthy weight management, it is essential to adopt a balanced approach—primarily through proper dietary control and regular physical activity. We hope this information is helpful. Wishing you good health!
