The psychiatric effects of ketogenic diet therapy on adults with chronic epilepsy

This study provides preliminary evidence that KDT may have a positive impact on psychological state independent of seizure reduction or ketone body production and may be influenced by longer duration of diet therapy. These results support further investigation into specific effects and potential therapeutic benefits on various psychiatric disorders.PMID:33610104 | DOI:10.1016/j.yebeh.2021.107807

Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour - February 20, 2021 Category: Neurology Authors: Abigail Shegelman Kathryn A Carson Tanya J W McDonald Bobbie J Henry-Barron Luisa A Diaz-Arias Mackenzie C Cervenka Source Type: research