Endometriosis affects approximately 1.5 million women in the UK and is characterised by endometrial-like tissue growing outside the uterus. Chronic inflammation and hormonal dysregulation are central to the condition.
Endometriosis lesions produce prostaglandins and inflammatory cytokines that drive pain, adhesion formation, and systemic inflammation. Anti-inflammatory dietary approaches show promise in symptom management.
Keto’s anti-inflammatory effects — particularly BHB’s inhibition of the NLRP3 inflammasome — directly targets the inflammatory pathway driving endometriosis symptoms. Preliminary evidence and patient reports suggest improvements in pain levels.
Excess body fat produces oestrogen via aromatase enzymes. Since oestrogen drives endometriosis, weight loss from keto reduces the oestrogen load that worsens symptoms.
Many endometriosis patients report improved symptoms on a gluten-free diet. Keto is inherently gluten-free, potentially providing dual benefit.
Dietary changes should complement, not replace, appropriate medical management of endometriosis.
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