A keto diet can actually 'reprogram' the bacteria on your skin to help your wounds heal faster.

The Takeaway

We know that what we eat affects our weight, but it turns out a ketogenic diet sends a message all the way to the microbes living on your skin. Researchers found that being in keto activates specific immune cells that then 'collaborate' with skin bacteria. This partnership causes the bacteria to produce more B-vitamins and skin-repairing fats, which significantly speeds up how fast a cut or scrape heals. It’s a mind-blowing example of how our diet, our immune system, and our bacteria all work together in one big loop. This means the best way to heal after surgery might not be a cream, but a specific change to your dinner plate. Your diet is literally talking to your skin microbes.