The Claim
In adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, a 12-week ketogenic diet is associated with a greater reduction in fasting insulin levels compared to a calorie-restricted diet, with a median decrease of 6.4 μIU/mL versus 4.7 μIU/mL (p < 0.05, Cohen’s d = 0.37).
What the research says
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Among adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, a 12-week ketogenic diet results in a larger median reduction in fasting insulin levels (6.4 μIU/mL) than a calorie-restricted diet (4.7 μIU/mL), with statistical significance.
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In adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, a 12-week ketogenic diet is associated with a greater reduction in fasting insulin levels compared to a calorie-restricted diet, with a median decrease of 6.4 μIU/mL versus 4.7 μIU/mL (p < 0.05, Cohen’s d = 0.37), suggesting a potential benefit on insulin sensitivity independent of weight loss.
When carbs are cut very low, the body makes less insulin, which tells the liver to stop making new fat. At the same time, the liver starts burning more fat for energy and produces ketones, which helps clear fat out of the liver. Less fat in the liver and lower insulin levels happen together because the liver is no longer flooded with sugar to turn into fat.
What the research says
1 studyPeople with fatty liver who ate a very low-carb diet for 12 weeks saw their insulin levels drop more than those on a regular calorie-restricted diet, even though both groups lost similar amounts of weight. This suggests the low-carb diet might help the body use insulin better.
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