A Pilot Study Examining a Ketogenic Diet as an Adjunct Therapy in College Students With Major Depressive Disorder
A pilot study of college students found a ketogenic diet was feasible alongside standard care and associated with ~70% depression symptom reduction, improved well-being and cognition, and weight loss.
A randomized controlled trial demonstrated metabolic, psychiatric, and cognitive improvements following a ketogenic diet in people with psychotic disorders.
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In a 6-week randomized trial, adults with treatment-resistant depression had modest depressive symptom improvements on the ketogenic diet.
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In a virtual 14-week pilot, participants maintained nutritional ketosis with high retention and tolerability, alongside significant reductions in depression, anxiety, and anhedonia.
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