A multiphase dietetic protocol incorporating an improved ketogenic diet alters the gut microbiome of obese people

The prevalence of obesity and its associated diseases is increasing. Emerging evidence suggests there is a causal link between gut microbial dysbiosis and obesity. A ketogenic diet (KD) is a high-fat and low-carbohydrate diet that is a popular dietary approach to aid weight loss. However, there is limited evidence of a correlation between gut microbiota and the weight loss caused by KD. A multiphase dietetic protocol incorporating an improved ketogenic diet (MDP-i-KD) may be associated with dietary-induced changes in the gut microbiome.