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Ketogenic Diet Cuts Depression Symptoms by 70% in Students

9/10/2025

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A study from Ohio State University revealed that a ketogenic diet can reduce depression symptoms in college students by nearly 70% over 10 weeks.
Sixteen participants, already in treatment for major depressive disorder, consumed fewer than 50 grams of carbs daily.
They reported improved well-being and cognitive performance, averaging an 11-pound weight loss.
The absence of a control group limits comparisons to traditional treatments, which reduce symptoms by about 50%.
Experts recommend balanced diets, like the Mediterranean diet, for mental health while supporting further research on dietary interventions.

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A study from Ohio State University revealed that a ketogenic diet can reduce depression symptoms in college students by nearly 70% over 10 weeks.
Sixteen participants, already in treatment for major depressive disorder, consumed fewer than 50 grams of carbs daily.
They reported improved well-being and cognitive performance, averaging an 11-pound weight loss.
The absence of a control group limits comparisons to traditional treatments, which reduce symptoms by about 50%.
Experts recommend balanced diets, like the Mediterranean diet, for mental health while supporting further research on dietary interventions.