Remission of OCD and Ulcerative Colitis With A Ketogenic Diet: Case Report

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Remission of OCD and Ulcerative Colitis With A Ketogenic Diet: Case Report

A case study describing the first clinical application of a ketogenic diet in adult OCD with ulcerative colitis (UC) resulting in complete remission of OCD, clinical remission of UC, and improved metabolic health.

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Ketogenic Metabolic Therapy for Treatment-Resistant Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): A Retrospective Case Report

A case report found that a 45-year-old with treatment-resistant PTSD had reductions in PTSD, depression, and anxiety symptoms after 25 weeks on a ketogenic diet.

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Emergence of Hypomania and Mania Following Initiation of a Ketogenic Diet: Case Series

This case series describes nine participants experiencing mood changes after starting ketogenic therapy. Patients and doctors should be aware of risks and strategies to manage symptoms.

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Case Report: Metabolic, Inflammatory, and Neurological Improvements After a Ketogenic Diet in a Woman With Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia and Metabolic Syndrome

This case report describes a 48-year-old woman with treatment-resistant schizophrenia and metabolic syndrome who completed a 5-week inpatient medical ketogenic diet. She showed notable reductions in insulin resistance...