ea0090ep378 | Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition | ECE2023
Camajani Elisabetta
, Proietti Stefania
, Persichetti Agnese
, Feraco Alessandra
, Armani Andrea
, Lombardo Mauro
, Basciani Sabrina
, Caprio Massimiliano
Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) is characterized by the association of insulin resistance, hypertension, dyslipidemia, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and is strictly related to increased cardiovascular risk. Recent scientific evidence confirms that very low calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD) is a valuable treatment for patients with insulin resistance and visceral obesity. After the VLCKD phase it is essential to gradually reintroduce carbohydrates and increase calories in order to ...