Some people claim to have been cathed long term with little or no UTI's. I am the opposite, if I even look at a catheter I get sepsis. For those who are immune, what does your sugar/carbohydrate intake look like? See, I've been on a ketogenic diet for a month now, and basically consume almost no carbs. So my theory is this: bacteria like to eat sugar mostly, and if you eat no carbs, they should be less likely to thrive and migrate to the bladder. What do you guys think, and what are your personal observations with your carb intake vs. UTI's?
I'm asking because I'm considering trying them again while on a keto diet if indeed it will be safer. I'm not saying I will, just throwing this idea out to see if it resonates or not.
Edit: I did some research, and there are a few studies on keto diet for treatment of uti's going back as far as 1936. While the diet does seem rather good at curing/preventing uti, they proposed it was due to lowering the ph, and the presence of ketone bodies. I also found a lot of anecdotal comments on the keto forums where people confirm this.
I'm asking because I'm considering trying them again while on a keto diet if indeed it will be safer. I'm not saying I will, just throwing this idea out to see if it resonates or not.
Edit: I did some research, and there are a few studies on keto diet for treatment of uti's going back as far as 1936. While the diet does seem rather good at curing/preventing uti, they proposed it was due to lowering the ph, and the presence of ketone bodies. I also found a lot of anecdotal comments on the keto forums where people confirm this.
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