Current scientific evidence does not support the conclusion that ketogenic diets lead to better thinking, daily functioning, or overall well-being in people with depression.
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There is no reliable evidence that ketogenic diets improve cognition, quality of life, or functional outcomes in individuals with depression.
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When the body burns fat for fuel instead of sugar, it produces a molecule called beta-hydroxybutyrate that enters the brain and turns on genes that help brain cells grow new connections and survive. At the same time, this molecule calms down immune cells in the brain that cause swelling, which lets brain circuits involved in mood and thinking work better.
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