Ketogenic Diet Intervention on Metabolic and Psychiatric Health in Bipolar and Schizophrenia: A Pilot Trial
A 4-month clinical trial at Stanford of ketogenic diet for serious mental illness showed promising preliminary results indicating remission of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia in participants who adhered to the diet, as well as reversal of metabolic syndrome for those with the diagnosis.
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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In a 6-week randomized trial, adults with treatment-resistant depression had modest depressive symptom improvements on the ketogenic diet.
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A randomized controlled trial demonstrated metabolic, psychiatric, and cognitive improvements following a ketogenic diet in people with psychotic disorders.
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