The foundation of the KetoPet Sanctuary's cancer-fighting approach is the ketogenic diet, which is designed to slow or halt tumor growth. The diet looks like this: 80 to 90% fat (oil such as coconut, olive or MCT), 5 to 15% protein (beef) and 5% carbohydrates (vegetables). Yes, the diet is extreme, but with reason.
Is a keto diet good for dogs with cancer?
HOPE FOR CANINE CANCER with KETOGENIC FOOD It just makes sense: as canines, dogs are biologically meant to eat meat & fat and not carbs or sugar. So, when dogs are fed high-fat, adequate-protein diets (Keto), they are put in the best position to fight disease and starve cancer cells that feed off of glucose.
What food is best for dogs with cancer?
Best Dog Foods for Cancer For dogs diagnosed with cancer and without other dietary or health concerns, Dr. Osborne recommends a diet full of easy-to-digest fatty proteins like chicken, turkey, pork, fish and eggs.
Can ketosis help with cancer?
In recent years, some early evidence has suggested that the ketogenic diet may help treat some types of cancer. One theory is that cancer feeds on the sugar you eat, but a high-fat diet starves the tumors. So far, no major cancer group recommends keto diets for either prevention or treatment of cancer.
Does a keto diet starve cancer cells?
A ketogenic diet can lower blood sugar levels. This may help reduce tumor growth and even starve cancer cells of energy.
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