Ketogenic vs mediterranean diet: which is better for aging bones and muscles?
NCT ID NCT06203392
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tested whether a very low carbohydrate ketogenic diet or a Mediterranean diet affects bone health and muscle function in older adults. Twelve postmenopausal adults followed each diet for six weeks. The goal was to see if these diets are safe and worth studying further for age-related muscle decline.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- very low carbohydrate ketogenic diet and Mediterranean diet
- What this could lead to
- If this pilot succeeds, it could point toward dietary strategies to maintain muscle and bone health in older adults.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study (12 participants) with short-term diet changes. Results may not apply to everyone, and longer-term effects or risks are unknown.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, 32610, United States
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