Recent Case series reveal that a personalized ketogenic diet can achieve complete remission of depression and anxiety! This groundbreaking case series shows that addressing metabolic health is crucial for treating psychiatric disorders.
Key Highlights:
Complete remission in 3 adults with major depression and generalized anxiety disorder within 7-12 weeks!
Significant improvements in metabolic health, including 10.9% to 14.8% weight loss and enhanced brain energy metabolism.
The ketogenic diet uses a 1.5:1 ratio of fat to protein and carbohydrates, providing optimal energy and metabolic support.
Potential Mechanisms:
Enhanced Brain Energy: Ketone bodies provide a more efficient and stable energy source for the brain, boosting cognitive function and mood.
Reduced Neuroinflammation: The ketogenic diet lowers inflammatory markers in the brain, crucial for mental health.
Mitochondrial Function: Improved mitochondrial efficiency supports better energy production and brain health.
Neurotransmitter Modulation: Ketones help balance neurotransmitters like GABA and glutamate, reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Metabolic health plays a vital role in mental well-being. By sustaining the state of mild ketosis, we can improve brain function and mental health simultaneously!
Calabrese, L., R. Frase, and M. Ghaloo, Complete remission of depression and anxiety using a ketogenic diet: case series. Frontiers in Nutrition, 2024. 11.
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