Editorial: Ketogenic Metabolic Therapy as a Treatment for Mental Health Disorders

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Editorial: Ketogenic Metabolic Therapy as a Treatment for Mental Health Disorders

A collection of research exploring the potential of ketogenic metabolic therapy as a novel, low-risk intervention for a wide range of neuropsychiatric conditions.

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