Scientists Just Linked the Keto Diet with Higher Cancer Risk—Here's What to Know

Scientists Just Linked the Keto Diet with Higher Cancer Risk—Here's What to Know

It may be linked to an increased risk of all types of cancers.Getty Images. EatingWell design.Key PointsThe ketogenic diet is a very low-carb, high-fat diet often used for weight loss.This study suggests the keto diet may increase the risk of all cancers.Following an anti-inflammatory diet may help reduce the risk of cancer by lowering inflammation.Heart disease still holds the top spot for causes of death in the U.S., but cancer isn’t far behin…