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Therapeutic Potential of Ketogenic Interventions for Autosomal-Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease: A Systematic Review.

Donglai Li, Jessica Dawson, Jenny E Gunton

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Synthesis in Nutrients, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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7 citing papers in PubMed.

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  2. The Role of Mitochondria in Polycystic Kidney Disease.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors.

Donglai LiCentre for Diabetes, Obesity and Endocrinology Research (CDOER), Westmead Institute for Medical Research, Westmead, Sydney, NSW 2145, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-8610-5000
Jessica DawsonNHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2050, Australia.
Jenny E GuntonCentre for Diabetes, Obesity and Endocrinology Research (CDOER), Westmead Institute for Medical Research, Westmead, Sydney, NSW 2145, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-8127-9773

Funding

National Health and Medical Research Council App1149976
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundRecent findings have highlighted that abnormal energy metabolism is a key feature of autosomal-dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). Emerging evidence suggests that nutritional ketosis could offer therapeutic benefits, including potentially slowing or even reversing disease progression. This systematic review aims to synthesise the literature on ketogenic interventions to evaluate the impact in ADPKD.

methodsA systematic search was conducted in Medline, Embase, and Scopus using relevant Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) and keywords. Studies assessing ketogenic interventions in the management of ADPKD in both human and animal models were selected for data extraction and analysis.

resultsThree animal reports and six human studies were identified. Ketogenic diets (KD) significantly slowed polycystic kidney disease (PKD) progression in rats with improved renal function and reduced cystic areas. There was reduced renal fibrosis and cell proliferation. The supplementation of beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) in rats also reduced PKD progression in a dose-dependent manner. Human studies (

conclusionsHuman studies are promising; however, they have been limited by small sample sizes and short durations. Larger, long-term trials are needed to assess the efficacy, adherence, and safety of ketogenic diets in people with ADPKD.

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Diet, KetogenicPolycystic Kidney, Autosomal Dominant3-Hydroxybutyric AcidAnimalsDisease Models, AnimalDisease ProgressionHumansKetosisKidneyRats3-Hydroxybutyric Acidautosomal-dominant polycystic kidney diseaseketogenic dietketogenic metabolic therapyketone bodiesketosispolycystic kidney disease

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PMID39796576
PMCPMC11723166

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