Advancing Obesity Management: the Very Low-Energy Ketogenic therapy (VLEKT) as an Evolution of the “Traditional” Ketogenic Diet
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        Authors/contributors
                    - Balestra, Francesco (Author)
 - Luca, Maria De (Author)
 - Panzetta, Giorgia (Author)
 - Palieri, Rita (Author)
 - Shahini, Endrit (Author)
 - Giannelli, Gianluigi (Author)
 - Pergola, Giovanni De (Author)
 - Scavo, Maria Principia (Author)
 
Title
            Advancing Obesity Management: the Very Low-Energy Ketogenic therapy (VLEKT) as an Evolution of the “Traditional” Ketogenic Diet
        Abstract
            This narrative review comprehensively analyzes VLEKT as an advanced nutritional strategy for obesity management. The focus is on the beneficial effects on key disease organs, such as adipose tissue and liver, as well as the modulation of intestinal permeability and its fundamental role in influencing the gut microbiota and inflammatory pathways.
        Publication
            Current Obesity Reports
        Volume
            14
        Issue
            1
        Pages
            30
        Date
            2025-04-03
        Journal Abbr
            Curr Obes Rep
        Language
            en
        ISSN
            2162-4968
        Short Title
            Advancing Obesity Management
        Accessed
            4/21/25, 5:17 PM
        Library Catalog
            Springer Link
        Citation
            Balestra, F., Luca, M. D., Panzetta, G., Palieri, R., Shahini, E., Giannelli, G., Pergola, G. D., & Scavo, M. P. (2025). Advancing Obesity Management: the Very Low-Energy Ketogenic therapy (VLEKT) as an Evolution of the “Traditional” Ketogenic Diet. Current Obesity Reports, 14(1), 30. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13679-025-00622-2
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