Mood Disorders

Ketogenic Diet Intervention on Metabolic and Psychiatric Health in Bipolar and Schizophrenia: A Pilot Trial

The study, published in Psychiatry Research, explores the effects of a ketogenic diet on metabolic and psychiatric health in individuals with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

The 4-month pilot trial involved 23 participants who followed a ketogenic diet. Results indicated significant improvements in metabolic health, psychiatric symptoms, and overall quality of life.

→ Participants experienced weight loss, reduced waist circumference, and improvements in metabolic markers like blood pressure and lipid profiles.

→ Psychiatric benefits included reductions in severity scores and improvements in mood and sleep quality.

The study highlights the potential of ketogenic diets as a supplementary treatment for serious mental illnesses with metabolic abnormalities.