Keto molecule may help reverse colorectal cancer

Meanwhile, cessation of the keto diet led to tumor regrowth, even if the diet had previously reduced tumor size.The researchers wrote that their findings indicate that keto diets potently suppress colorectal tumor growth in both prevention and treatment models of CRC. The researchers next investigated the underlying mechanisms behind tumor suppression.Through a series of experiments, they found that keto diets release BHB, which interacts with cells in the intestine to reduce and prevent tumor growth. Positive clinical results could impact thousands of lives and reduce the development of colorectal cancer, particularly in young people where we are seeing a massive increase in incidence for unclear reasons.”“One important aspect that our study has not yet addressed is the levels of circulating BHB and their duration that need to be achieved in order to observe a tumor-inhibitory effect,” added Dr. Levy.