# Mapping research landscapes: a bibliometric and visual analysis of ketogenic diet interventions in liver health (2013–2024)

## TL;DR

This paper analyzes research on ketogenic diets and liver health from 2013 to 2024, showing growing interest and key trends.

## Contribution

The study provides a comprehensive bibliometric and visual analysis of KD research in liver health, highlighting emerging trends and key players.

## Key findings

- The number of publications on KD and liver health has increased steadily since 2013.
- The United States leads in research output and international collaboration in this field.
- Key themes include obesity, NAFLD, and beta-hydroxybutyrate as central to KD research.

## Abstract

Bibliometric and visual analysis in the field of ketogenic diet (KD) on Liver Health from 2013 to 2024.

We retrieved the articles published between 2013 and 2024 from the Web of Science database and the Scopus database, and conducted the analysis using R software and VOSviewer software.

The number of publications in this field shows an increasing trend year by year. The United States leads in the number of published articles, followed closely by China, Italy, Japan, and Canada. Notably, the United States has also excelled in international collaboration, with institutions like Sapienza University of Rome and the University of California, San Francisco, actively engaging with other global institutions. Nutrients has the highest publication frequency, while Cell Metabolism leads in citations. Key researchers such as Crawford PA and Watanabe M have emerged, with prominent keywords including obesity, Metabolic Associated Steatosis Liver Disease, NAFLD, beta-hydroxybutyrate, and low carbohydrate diet, indicating the central themes and trends in KD related Liver Health research.

KD, a novel dietary therapy designed to induce physiological ketosis, is anticipated to achieve significant advances in liver health. Global interest in this approach is increasing, underscoring its potential as an emerging therapeutic trend. This study offers a thorough analysis of the current research landscape and key hotspots related to the KD in liver health, providing valuable insights for future investigations.