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“Let’s begin this bulletin with some news on an under-investigation drug whose use has resulted in reduced cognitive decline in patients with early Alzheimer’s, promising to become one of the first neuroprotective therapies for the disease. The companies, Eisai and Biogen, recently announced the results of a phase III trial conducted with 1,795 participants, who already had plaques of the protein called amyloid in their brains.
The yet-to-be peer-reviewed report showed that there was a 27 per cent less decline in the cognitive function of people who took the medicine Lecanemab as compared to those who did not after 18 months. The cognitive decline of the study participants was measured on the DR-SB: Clinical Dementia Rating-Sum of Boxes scale “
A Keto diet is a high-fat, moderate-protein, low-carbohydrate diet. Carbohydrates are not more than 50 gm. When you’re on the Keto diet, you’re eating too few carbs to support your body’s energy needs. As a result, your body turns to burn your stores of body fat to fuel your energy. When your body burns body fat for fuel, it produces ketones, substances made in your liver. Your body enters a metabolic state called “ketosis.” If you follow the Keto diet strictly, your body will reach ketosis in about four days. This helps to reduce weight. The ratio is usually 60 per cent fat, 35 per cent protein, and five per cent carbs.
“However, Ketogenic diets are risky for gallstones and liver disease patients since they can raise LDL cholesterol levels and may increase overall chronic disease risk owing to high-fat content. Individuals may feel nausea, vomiting, constipation, acidity and bloating, all of which cause discomfort.
Kidney stone formation can be found in some individuals as a Keto diet is high in fat, salt and animal protein. Loading up on meats, especially processed meats, may increase your risk of kidney stones and gout, a severe form of arthritis. High consumption of animal proteins raises urine acidity besides calcium and uric acid levels. This combination increases the…