Rapid Immune System Impact of Vegan and Ketogenic Diets

A study by the National Institutes of Health found that switching to a vegan or ketogenic diet rapidly and distinctly impacts the immune system. The vegan diet prompted responses linked to innate immunity, while the keto diet prompted responses associated with adaptive immunity. Metabolic changes and shifts in the participants' microbiomes were also observed. More research is needed to determine the implications of these changes on nutritional interventions for diseases such as cancer or inflammatory conditions.