Dieta cetogénica en cáncer: revisión de la literatura

Abstract

Cancer is a public health problem worldwide. The impact of diet on tumor growth and proliferation is an important area of research. Alterations inherent to glucose metabolism in cancer cells include increased glucose dependence and energy production from an anaerobic process. Decreasing the availability of dietary glucose in these cells emerges as a therapeutic alternative to improve the clinical course of cancer patients. The ketogenic diet mimics the metabolic effects of fasting by limiting the availability of glucose in the body. Therefore, it could be considered a viable alternative to improve the treatment and prognosis of cancer patients