Down in the dumps? Help might be hiding in your fridge.
A new, first-of-its-kind study suggests a controversial diet could ease severe, drug-resistant depression — with improvements showing up in as little as six weeks.
That’s a potential lifeline for patients who’ve run out of other options. An estimated 30% of Americans with Major Depressive Disorder don’t respond to standard treatments, leaving them with lingering, often worsening symptoms that can upend everyday life.
Enter the ketogenic diet, a high-fat, moderate-protein, low-carb eating plan that’s designed to push the body into a state called ketosis, where it burns fat instead of sugar for energy.
That metabolic shift produces ketones, an alternative fuel source for the brain and muscles.
Scientists have long suspected ketones could benefit the brain. Previous research suggests they may provide a steadier energy supply, help regulate mood-related neurotransmitters like serotonin, reduce inflammation and even improve gut health — all factors linked to depression.
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