Nuances of Science
Ketones Don’t Cause Stroke — They Even Make Things Better in the Brain!
But When a Stroke Hits, High Ketone Levels Might Need a Closer Look by Specialists
A little knowledge without understanding nuances can be dangerous, especially when rumors spread across social media at lightning speed. The public can quickly get confused and become vulnerable to false information or fake news, which happens a lot nowadays. We all need to be cautious when consuming sensational claims.
Recently, for instance, someone tweeted, ‘Keto-Like Diet Linked to Heart Attack and Stroke,’ claiming it was fact-checked. I thought it would not happen in a million years unless it were based on junk food loaded with processed bacon and seed oils. Healthy fats in adequate amounts never cause such issues.
A similar scare happened last year when a poster presentation claimed intermittent fasting increased heart attack risk by 91%. Even the American Heart Association weighed in, amplifying unnecessary anxiety among people and healthcare professionals alike.
My response was Perfect Storm in a Teacup!
And I debunked it with 23 clinical studies as documented in an article:
