Try to stick to around 50 grams of carbs a day and always consult your health advisor or breastfeeding specialist for advice before embarking on a diet while breastfeeding. On a more positive note, Dr Roked sites that some early studies have shown that the ketogenic diet may help dementia as well as reduce autoimmune diseases such as autoimmune thyroid conditions. She also credits the keto diet as ‘largely responsible for slowing down my ageing process,’ and helping her lose her ‘baby belly,’ control her appetite, and boost her energy and mental performance.