Who Should NOT Try the Ketogenic Diet? (Important Safety Guide)

Metabolic Mind · Mar 4, 2026 · 7m

Are there real contraindications to a ketogenic diet? Yes, but they’re far rarer than many people think. So who shouldn’t do keto?

In this video, Dr. Bret Scher breaks down the difference between absolute and relative contraindications to ketogenic therapy. While rare inborn metabolic disorders and certain acute illnesses are true absolute contraindications, most commonly cited concerns, including type 1 or type 2 diabetes, heart disease, serious mental illness, high cholesterol, and even pregnancy are listed as relative contraindications, which really means, “use caution and work with an…