March 2017 PMID 28373848

The Current Status of the Ketogenic Diet in Psychiatry.

Emmanuelle C S Bostock, Kenneth C Kirkby, Bruce V M Taylor

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Users demonstrate an overall interest in the potential mental health benefits of the ketogenic diet, mentioning scientific evidence and its use beyond weight loss, showing curiosity and awareness; their tone varies from informative to cautiously optimistic, contributing to a balanced understanding of the research's current limitations and possibilities.

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  • The ketogenic diet has historically been used to treat epilepsy and has been studied for potential benefits in various mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, autism spectrum disorder, and ADHD, but the current evidence is mixed and limited.
  • Most research so far includes animal studies, case reports, and small human studies, with some showing behavioral improvements (e.g., reduced anxiety, depression, ASD behaviors), while others show little to no effect.
  • The review highlights that despite its long history in treating neurological disorders, the role of the ketogenic diet in psychiatry remains unclear due to limited and inconsistent human research, along with challenges like the lack of standardized measurements and broader clinical trials.]

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