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Keto diet a potential treatment for depression, trial shows
The keto diet might help ease depression in people who aren't responding to antidepressants, a new study reports. People prescribed a keto diet had slightly lower symptoms of depression after six weeks compared to others encouraged to eat more plant-based foods, researchers report in JAMA Psychiatry.
To what extent can it help manage depression? - Health Care Today
A recent study investigated the effects of a low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet on adults with treatment-resistant depression. Treatment-resistant depression occurs when someone’s symptoms do not improve after trying at least two different antidepressants. The participants who followed a ketogenic diet experienced greater improvement in their depressive symptoms. However, as this difference diminished by the 12-week follow-up, the effects may be sh…
For people with depression that doesn't improve with medication, the search for relief can be long and frustrating. When multiple treatments have little effect, the options remain limited. This explains why researchers are increasingly looking at factors outside of traditional care, such as lifestyle and diet. In a recent study in JAMA Psychiatry, scientists […] Want to learn more about science? Read the latest articles on Scientias.nl .
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