Individuals adhering to ketogenic diet are less likely to suffer from depression

Individuals adhering to ketogenic diet are less likely to suffer from depression

An analysis of U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data from 2005 to 2023 found that individuals with higher adherence to the ketogenic diet were less likely to experience depression. Greater adherence to the diet was also linked to lower severity of depression symptoms. The findings were published in the Journal of Affective Disorders. The ketogenic (or keto) diet is a low-carbohydrate, high-fat eating plan intended to shift t…