Ketogenic diet improves metabolic health and may reduce symptoms in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

A recent study published in the Schizophrenia Bulletin suggests that a ketogenic diet provides metabolic and psychiatric benefits for individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. The research indicates that shifting the brain’s primary fuel source from carbohydrates to fat derivatives called ketones tends to improve markers of blood sugar regulation. The findings also provide evidence that adopting this diet is associated with reduced symptoms of depression and psychosis over time.

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