Posted on 05/05/2020 12:59:30 PM PDT by nickcarraway
A new study shows that the health benefits of keto diet could help manage asthma. The very low-carb, high-fat diet lowers the inflammation of the respiratory tract, which may then help reduce the prevalence of the respiratory condition.
Researchers at the University of Bonn in Germany explained that asthma attacks occur due to severe inflammation of the bronchi and increased mucus production. Their study shows that increased consumption of fats on keto diet could help prevent these changes.
The eating plan helps reduce inflammation by improving the functions of Innate Lymphoid Cells (ILC) in the immune system. These cells play an important role in protecting the lungs by repairing damaged mucous membranes.
ILC works with cytokines that stimulate division of the mucosal cells and promote mucus production. The two cells help the body speed up the process to fix damage caused by pathogens or harmful substances.
However, ILC and cytokines can also contribute to the occurrence of asthma. In people with the lung condition, the inflammatory reaction caused by the cells is "much stronger and longer than normal," according to Christoph Wilhelm, a professor at Bonn’s Institute for Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Pharmacology.
ILC rapidly multiplies and releases large amounts of cytokines that could lead to higher inflammation and problems with breathing. Researchers said reducing or slowing down the division of the cells may help prevent asthma.
They found that eating more fats but with less carbs and protein on keto diet could help manage ILC activities. Researchers tested the effects of the eating plan on asthmatic mice.
The study, published in the journal Immunity, shows switching to fats as an alternative energy source for cells led to changes in cell metabolism. Researchers said the changes occurred because of shortage of fatty acids and glucose deficiency.
The high-fat approach then helped reduce the division activity of ILCs and boost its functions that protect the lungs.
"Normally, contact with allergens increases the number of ILCs in the bronchi fourfold," Wilhelm said in a statement. "In our experimental animals, however, it remained almost unchanged. Both mucus production and other asthma symptoms decreased accordingly."
The researchers hope to continue the study to see how the keto diet would help prevent asthma attacks in people.
"We are therefore trying to determine which components of the dietary change are responsible for the effect," Wilhelm said. "Maybe this will open the door to the development of new drugs."
You don’t have to go on and off. You can stabilize your weight, and then slowly raise your carb consumption until you are still in mild ketosis; or slowly switch to a low-carb diet with low-glycemic carbohydrates.
LOW CARB / KETO PING!!!
We’ve noted this in the past. Keto is probably the best treatment for Asthma, although you’ll have to be able to find meat, which isn’t a given these days.
[p.s., anyone wanting to join, or leave, my Low-Carb ping list, just let me know, privately or publicly]
I tell friends and family that losing weight is easy if you do keto. They nod but don't seem to listen.
I guess they would rather be overweight.
I had a hard time getting my personal doc to understand keto and it took research from these guys and others to get my point across.
Interesting that meat supplies are reported as being short....when....a keto diet has been found to eliminate inflammation....which is the agitation for many diseases.
Sounds rather unappealing.
Asthma sucks. I’ve had it all my life. And it’s highly seasonal, relates to dryness, humidity, dust, pollen, and worst of all, mold. It’s allergies on steroids, which are often required to treat it.
Congrats!!
We’ve been on Keto for about a year, now.
We love it.
I love not worrying about what to wear to different types of events/occassions. We’ve sized down, in clothing, and have stayed slim for months, now.
I don’t miss sweets, at all. Regular sweets, that is (like cakes, cookies, bakery items).
At first, the first month, or so, it was tough not having those things....but, I began making desserts with Swerve or Sukrin and that took care of those cravings.
I have always made all of my desserts from scratch, so I still do that, for my DD and SIL, and family.
One other thing that we love as a ‘treat’ are the Slim Fast Keto Caramel cluster fat bombs. They taste BETTER than (real sugar) Millionaire candies...and, you get to up your fat intake.
We wish other family members would try keto. Several have unhealthy diets and are at unhealthy weights.
This lifestyle is so easy, you don’t even feel like you’re ‘dieting’, because you’re not.
Hey Bob. Please add me to your Low Carb ping list.
So far plenty of meat out here in Californicator land.
Who funded the “research” and what is their interest in its outcome?
It is also the best treatment for diabetes.I went from 500 down to 110 in about a week. A1C went from 12 to 4.5.
How long did it take to go from 12 to 4.5? Any fasting?
So you ended up going off all medication?
“Hey Bob. Please add me to your Low Carb ping list.”
You’re on!
Exactly the same here, Rooster.
Hilarious!!! How many even got it?
There could be a demographic problem for some. :^)
Still take BP medicine, but lost 30 pounds as well which had no effect on BP.
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