The Claim
A 10- to 12-week well-formulated ketogenic diet is associated with a 6.2% reduction in total body mass and a 13% reduction in body fat percentage in college students with major depressive disorder.
What the research says
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In college students with major depressive disorder, following a ketogenic diet for 10 to 12 weeks results in a 6.2% decrease in total body mass and a 13% decrease in body fat percentage.
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A 10- to 12-week well-formulated ketogenic diet is associated with a 6.2% reduction in total body mass and a 13% reduction in body fat percentage in college students with major depressive disorder, indicating potential metabolic benefits alongside mood outcomes.
When the body runs on ketones instead of sugar, it stops storing fat and starts burning it for energy. This shifts the body’s metabolism to break down fat tissue, leading to less fat and lower overall weight.
What the research says
1 studyIn a small group of college students with depression, eating a low-carb ketogenic diet for 10–12 weeks led to a 6.2% drop in body weight and a 13% drop in body fat — exactly what the claim says. So yes, the study backs up those numbers.
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