It was developed for children with epilepsy (I think) I've never known anyone to do keto for the long term and be healthy, I do know 50+year vegans exist though and know a ton of really healthy elderly vegans. Atkins died really young. When friends and family try this I feel like I should probably say something because I love them and don't want them to suffer/die but I also think it might be wise to [[let people make their own mistakes]]. ## Related - [[you do you]] - [[weight loss]]