The Claim
There is no evidence that ketogenic diets are effective for treating severe mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.
What the research says
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Current scientific evidence does not support ketogenic diets as an effective treatment for bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.
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There is no evidence that ketogenic diets are effective for treating severe mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.
When the body burns fat instead of sugar for fuel, it produces ketones that the brain uses as energy. This switch reduces the buildup of a brain chemical called glutamate, which can overexcite nerve cells. Lower glutamate levels calm overactive brain circuits involved in mood, while the ketones provide cleaner, more efficient energy to brain cells, reducing stress and improving how these circuits function.
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