The Claim
In adult patients with psychogenic non-epileptic seizures, a 6-week Modified Atkins Diet was associated with significant improvements in depression and anxiety symptoms as measured by the MADRS and HAM-A scales, but these improvements were not significantly different from those observed in a control group following a healthy diet.
What the research says
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Among adults with psychogenic non-epileptic seizures, a 6-week Modified Atkins Diet resulted in measurable improvements in depression and anxiety symptoms, but the same improvements occurred in a group following a healthy diet.
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In adult patients with psychogenic non-epileptic seizures, a 6-week Modified Atkins Diet was associated with significant improvements in depression and anxiety symptoms, as measured by MADRS and HAM-A scales, but these improvements were not significantly different from those observed in a control healthy diet group.
When the body breaks down fat for energy instead of sugar, it produces ketones that calm down inflammation in the brain. This reduces overactivity in brain circuits that control emotion and stress responses, leading to fewer mood symptoms.
What the research says
1 studyThe study found statistically significant within-group improvements in depression and anxiety for the MAD group and overall sample, but no significant difference between MAD and control groups. This supports a correlational claim that dietary intervention may coincide with mood improvement, but does not prove the diet caused it.
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