Popular Weight-Loss Diet Shows Surprising Impact on Serious Mental Health Condition

Popular weight-loss diet shows surprising impact on serious mental health condition

The keto diet may help individuals with anorexia nervosa, new research from UC San Diego School of Medicine suggests.The small study, published in the journal Nature, enrolled 22 women between 18 and 45 years old who had a history of anorexia nervosa and a BMI (body mass index) above 17.5.Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a severe psychiatric disorder involving food restriction and low body weight, the researchers describe. This is often followed by body…

Keto diet shows real promise for anorexia recovery

Restricting carbohydrates may sound like an unlikely approach to treating anorexia, but following a ketogenic diet was linked to recovery in 3 in 4 people with the eating disorder in a small trial

Keto Diet: A Promising Approach for Anorexia Recovery

Keto Diet: A High-Fat, Low-Carb Solution for Anorexia Credit: Panther Media Global / Alamy The ketogenic diet, famed for its fat-burning potential, is showing promising results in treating anorexia nervosa. Recent research indicates that three out of four participants with eating disorders fell below diagnostic criteria while on a diet rich in fats, moderate in [...] The post Keto Diet: A Promising Approach for Anorexia Recovery appeared first o…