The Claim
In overweight and obese adults with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a 6-day ketogenic diet is associated with a 167% increase in hepatic mitochondrial redox state, as indicated by the plasma β-hydroxybutyrate to acetoacetate (β-OHB/AcAc) ratio, which may contribute to the inhibition of citrate synthase and the redirection of acetyl-CoA toward ketogenesis.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
These are independent scores, not a percentage. Higher-grade studies count more, so a single strong opposing study can outweigh several weaker ones.
If you're overweight and have fatty liver, going on a keto diet for just 6 days might supercharge your liver's energy system and shift it into fat-burning mode, possibly helping your body make more ketones.
See the scientific wording
In overweight and obese adults with NAFLD, a 6-day ketogenic diet is associated with a 167% increase in hepatic mitochondrial redox state, as reflected by the plasma β-OHB/AcAc ratio, which may contribute to the inhibition of citrate synthase and redirection of acetyl-CoA toward ketogenesis.
What the research says
1 studyThe study shows that a 6-day keto diet sharply increases a key liver signal linked to fat burning and reduces activity of an enzyme that stores fat, which matches what the claim says.
Score breakdown, mechanism chain, raw evidence, ideal studies needed & 1 supporting studies
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