Ketogenesis restrains aging-induced exacerbation of COVID in a mouse model
S. Ryu, I. Shchukina, Y.-H. Youm, H. Qing, B. K. Hilliard, T. Dlugos, X. Zhang, Y. Yasumoto, C. J. Booth, C. Fernandez-Hernando, Y. Suarez, K. M. Khanna, T. Horvath, M. O. Dietrich, M. Artyomov, , V. D. Dixit
This study shows that a ketogenic diet reduces inflammation and improves outcomes in aged mice infected with a coronavirus, suggesting potential therapeutic benefits for elderly COVID-19 patients.
bioRxiv · Sep 11, 2020 · PreprintImmunology