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UCLA Health launches study on ketogenic diet for bipolar disorder in youth

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UCLA Health is set to begin a multi-site pilot study to explore whether a ketogenic diet, when combined with mood stabilizing medications, helps stabilize mood symptoms in teenagers and young adults who have bipolar disorder.

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UCLA Health launches study on ketogenic diet for bipolar disorder in youth

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Researchers explore ketogenic diet’s effects on bipolar disorder among teenagers, young adults

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Investigating the Impact of the Ketogenic Diet on Bipolar Disorder in

UCLA Health is embarking on a groundbreaking multi-site pilot study aimed at investigating the potential benefits of a ketogenic diet when administered alongside mood-stabilizing medications for teenagers and young adults diagnosed with bipolar disorder. While prior research has hinted at the promising effects of a ketogenic diet in adults, especially regarding mood stabilization and enhancements in executive function, the existing literature la…

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Ketogenic Diet May Stabilize Mood in Young People with Bipolar

Researchers are launching a multi-site pilot study to assess whether a ketogenic diet, alongside standard medications, can stabilize mood symptoms in young people with bipolar disorder. The 16-week trial will involve 40 participants aged 12-21, who will follow a ketogenic diet while their mood symptoms, metabolic markers, and adherence to the diet are monitored.

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