Can the ketogenic diet improve our dreams? Effect of very low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD) on sleep quality

Can the ketogenic diet improve our dreams? This research focused on evaluating the effects of a very low-calorie ketogenic diet on sleep quality among women with overweight or obesity.

Engaging 324 participants in a very low-calorie ketogenic diet for 31 days, the study assessed changes in both body metrics and sleep quality, utilizing the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index questionnaire for sleep evaluation. Results indicated that alongside notable improvements in anthropometric measures and body composition, the diet significantly boosted sleep quality.

Correlations were observed between improved sleep quality and variables such as BMI, waist circumference, fat mass, and levels of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), with a reduction in fat mass being a primary indicator of enhanced sleep quality post-diet.

The findings suggest that a very low-calorie ketogenic diet can beneficially affect obesity management and sleep quality in women with overweight or obesity, underscoring the role of sleep quality improvement in obesity treatment plans. Nevertheless, further studies are warranted to solidify these outcomes and explore the very low-calorie ketogenic diet’s capacity to mitigate sleep issues in obese populations.