The “low-carb group” consumed about 44% carbs… Umm, yeah. I don’t think anyone here would have trouble seeing the fallacy in that one. @ArtMeursault - one really should read a study before linking to it.
In any case, it’s not a controlled study. Had there been an actual LC group, or even an LCHF group, the study would still be useless for any sort of conclusions. Whether the researchers are paid by “Big Food” or by the burgeoning “Big Keto” industry, researchers or journalists who try to ascribe definitive conclusions to epidemiological studies can be safely ignored. The studies themselves can provide interesting theories, pending actual, real studies. But when we try to draw conclusions from them? Way better than even odds those conclusions will be largely wrong.
So, is keto a cult? No, not at this time. Right now, it’s still in the, “be ultra skeptical about accepted science” phase. Big Food is a cult - if a cult is defined as those who zealously defend their entrenched beliefs, rejecting any evidence to the contrary. Big Medicine, Big Government, Big…pretty much anything.
Any idea can become cultish, when its adherents stop listening to the other side. Keep your skepticism healthy, read the articles and “studies” of the brainwashed. Once in awhile, you’ll come across something that is actually worth while, makes you think, and might even improve your understanding.
Really? Sounds like bait from a troll, to be honest. But he’s not wrong: the fact that it’s not going to be deleted - and that it’s received so many thoughtful replies - makes it clear that most keto adherents are NOT afraid to consider opposing views.
Polite debate, thoughtful consideration of opposing views, and a sincere appreciation for those who make us recompose our thoughts - even those who maybe we see as evil extremists (not you, ArtMeursault, just in general). These are beautiful ideals to strive for in any society.
Thanks ArtMeursault: whether artful troll or truly inquisitive, you’ve encouraged many of us here to spend a little time reviewing our internal thought processes.