Keto diets could increase risk of heart attack and stroke, says new study

A new heart-health study suggests that a “keto-like” low-carb diet could significantly raise the risk of heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular events.

Findings from the study were presented on Sunday in New Orleans, Louisiana, at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session Together With the World Congress of Cardiology. "People on a low-carb, high-fat diet had more than twice the risk of having several major cardiovascular events." Some experts believe it's healthier to cycle on and off the keto diet instead of following it long-term.  "There's nothing inherently bad about keto, but it's not for everyone." Melissa Rudy is health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. 

"Our study found that regular consumption of a self-reported diet low in carbohydrates and high in fat was associated with increased levels of LDL cholesterol — or ‘bad’ cholesterol — and a higher risk of heart disease," said lead author Iulia Iatan, M.D., PhD, in a press release about the findings.