Notes from the study:
Patients implementing both treatments saw improved stability of the disease and lived longer
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A Pilot Study of Ketogenic Diet and Metformin in Glioblastoma: Feasibility and Metabolic Imaging
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Continue readingTumor Metabolism, the Ketogenic Diet and beta-Hydroxybutyrate: Novel Approaches to Adjuvant Brain Tumor Therapy
Key Takeaways:
In vitro, ketones exhibit anti-cancer properties
The authors believe these therapies should be tested in clinical trials
Tumor Metabolism, the Ketogenic Diet and beta-Hydroxybutyrate: Novel Approaches to Adjuvant Brain Tumor Therapy
Notes from the article:
In lab experiments, ketones exhibit anti-cancer properties
The authors believe these therapies should be tested in clinical trials
The contribution of ketone bodies to glycolytic inhibition for the treatment of adult and pediatric glioblastoma
Notes from the article:
In lab experiments, ketone bodies lead to the death of GBM cells
The authors believe ketone bodies deserve further exploration as adjunctive therapy
Metabolic management of glioblastoma multiforme using standard therapy together with a restricted ketogenic diet: Case Report
Notes from the article:
No tumor was detected two months after implementation
Upon stopping the diet, the tumor did return
Management of Glioblastoma Multiforme in a Patient Treated With Ketogenic Metabolic Therapy and Modified Standard of Care: A 24-Month Follow-Up
Notes from the article:
After 24 months of using the protocol, the patient is in “excellent condition”
Tumor regression remains evident
Role of ketogenic metabolic therapy in malignant glioma: A systematic review
Notes from the article:
The diet is safe and feasible
The authors conclude that studies did demonstrate a benefit to patients
Restricted Calorie Ketogenic Diet as a Treatment in Malignant Tumors
Located in Guangdong, China for those experiencing Recurrence
Continue readingFeasibility Study of Modified Atkins Ketogenic Diet in the Treatment of Newly Diagnosed Malignant Glioma
Located in Cincinnati, Ohio for those Newly Diagnosed
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