Abstract
Lymphedema, a condition of fluid retention and tissue swelling, is currently incurable and is treated primarily with physical therapy. Studies in mice reveal that intake of a ketogenic diet or exogenous ketone bodies may alleviate lymphedema by increasing the formation of lymphatic vessels, which can drain excess lymph fluid.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 656-657 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Nature Metabolism |
| Volume | 1 |
| Issue number | 7 |
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| State | Published - Jul 1 2019 |