The study is the first in the history of psychiatric research to test a ketogenic diet as a treatment for major depressive disorder. These promising preliminary results in a young adult population demonstrate improvements in psychiatric and metabolic health.
For young adults struggling with depression, this study highlights that ketogenic therapy is a viable option.
New Research: A Ketogenic Diet Improved Depression in College Students
College can be a time of rapid growth, but also intense pressure. For many young people, college is the first time they are setting out on their own. With new academic pressures, evolving social and financial landscapes, and the responsibility of managing their own health and nutrition, college can be a jarring and overwhelming experience.
New Study of College Students with Depression Adds to Growing Evidence for Ketogenic Therapy as a Mental Health Treatment
The promise of ketogenic therapy for treating mental illness is accelerating with the newly published findings of a pilot study at The Ohio State University, which showed remarkable improvements in symptoms of depression in college students who maintained a ketogenic diet.
Keto Diet Linked to Reduced Depression Symptoms in College Students
A new study shows an association between at least 10 weeks of following a well-formulated ketogenic diet and a roughly 70% decrease in depression symptoms among a small group of college students.
Keto for Depression: 100% Response Rate in New Study
A groundbreaking study from The Ohio State University shows that ketogenic therapy may dramatically reduce symptoms of major depression in college students.
College Mental Health Crisis: How Students Can Combat Depression & Anxiety
Mental health challenges are rising at an alarming rate among young people—and college campuses are feeling the impact. Nearly half of students report depressive symptoms, and conventional treatments aren’t enough for many of them.
