The keto diet, which is thought to be potentially beneficial for metabolism, consists of a high-fat, low-carb, and moderate-protein diet.

A recent Stanford Medicine pilot research also found that patients with severe mental illness experienced improved symptoms following a 4-month ketogenic program and normal treatment.

Based on these results, the new study investigates the diet’s possible psychological advantages for a wider audience.

Board-certified psychiatrist Jasmine Sawhne, MD, who was not engaged in the study, was interviewed by Medical News Today. She described the potential benefits of a ketogenic diet for mental health.

“The ketogenic diet may raise GABA levels, which may promote feelings of calmness and relaxation akin to those of benzodiazepines, which are drugs used to treat a variety of illnesses, including anxiety,” the author stated.

But she also emphasized that biological markers should be included in future research to supplement self-reported data, particularly when it comes to neurotransmitter levels, stress hormones like cortisol, and the makeup of the gut microbiota.

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