causal
Analysis v1
Strong Support
Feeding mice a keto diet for several months in a warm environment gives them serious liver damage — like swelling, scarring, and inflammation — even if they don’t become overweight.
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A low-carbohydrate diet induces hepatic insulin resistance and metabolic associated fatty liver disease in mice
Cross-Sectional Study
Animal
2023 MarThe study shows that mice on a keto diet for a long time develop serious liver disease, even if they’re not overweight, which is exactly what the claim says.
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