
Keto Diet Shows Stronger Liver and Metabolic Benefits in Small Trial
In a small randomized trial of 42 adults with obesity, prediabetes and fatty liver, a ketogenic diet (4% carbs, 73% fat) produced greater improvements in liver fat and metabolic markers than Mediterranean or low-fat, plant-forward diets. About half of the keto group no longer met prediabetes criteria, vs 29% (Mediterranean) and 7% (plant-forward); all groups lost weight and fat and improved insulin sensitivity. The study notes weight loss is the main driver of metabolic health and cautions the small sample size and short duration mean results may not generalize, and keto may not suit everyone.













