Ketogenic diet for mitochondrial disease: a systematic review on efficacy and safety

No curative therapy for mitochondrial disease (MD) exists, prioritizing supportive treatment for symptom relief. In animal and cell models ketones decrease oxidative stress, increase antioxidants and scavenge ...

Source: Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases - July 3, 2021 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Heidi Zweers, Annemiek M. J. van Wegberg, Mirian C. H. Janssen and Saskia B. Wortmann Tags: Review Source Type: research