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Health Secretary's Keto Cure Claim Sparks Scientific Debate

2/8/2026

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed to have cured schizophrenia through a keto diet.
Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Christopher M. Palmer says he has never claimed to cure schizophrenia or any mental disorder, though some patients experience symptom remission with treatment.
Kennedy made his remarks at a Tennessee State Capitol speech, asserting that diet influences mental illness, and Palmer's comments highlight a gap between Kennedy's claims and scientific understanding.

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed to have cured schizophrenia through a keto diet.
Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Christopher M. Palmer says he has never claimed to cure schizophrenia or any mental disorder, though some patients experience symptom remission with treatment.
Kennedy made his remarks at a Tennessee State Capitol speech, asserting that diet influences mental illness, and Palmer's comments highlight a gap between Kennedy's claims and scientific understanding.