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Keto Diet Fights Depression: Study Shows 70% Symptom Drop
8 Feb
Summary
- Ketogenic diet significantly reduced depression symptoms in a study.
- The diet forces the body into ketosis, burning fat for fuel.
- Experts believe this may reduce brain inflammation and alleviate depression.
A high-fat, low-carb ketogenic diet may offer significant relief for individuals struggling with depression. Research indicates that this dietary approach can reduce depressive symptoms by as much as 70 percent.
The regimen induces ketosis, a metabolic state where the body burns fat for energy instead of carbohydrates. Experts propose that this process could decrease inflammation within the brain, thereby alleviating symptoms.
A study involving 88 adults with treatment-resistant depression at Oxford University found that participants adhering to a ketogenic diet for six weeks experienced a notable reduction in their symptoms. Participants consumed less than 30g of carbohydrates daily.
While the ketogenic diet is already recognized for its efficacy in treating seizures, its potential application in other mental health conditions, such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, is also being explored.
