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this Ketogenic Dietcommonly known as “ketone”, has become a popular weight loss option for some people.
Now, researchers at Ohio State University (OSU) have found that low-carb, high-fat diet plans may also decrease Symptoms of depression.
A new study identified 16 OSU students with 70% lower depression symptoms, tracking a keto diet that was molded for at least 10 weeks, a press release said.
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Previous studies have shown that medications and consultations can reduce Symptoms of depression It is about 50% in similar periods.
Despite the severity of depression, none of the students’ symptoms worsened, and their scores dropped by 37% by the second week.
Ohio State University researchers found that after 10 to 12 weeks of the keto diet, depression symptoms can be reduced by about two-thirds. (iStock)
The study found that students’ “global welfare” tripled, with improvements in memory, processing speed, executive function and attention.
Except for one participant Weight loss, The average body fat average was 11 pounds, a decrease of 2.4%.
The group consisted of 10 women and 6 men, with an average age of 24 years. All of this has been taken with medication, counseling or both before starting Keto.
At the beginning of the trial, participants received a “extensive education” related to Keto dietIt consists of less than 50 grams of carbohydrates a day, combining higher fat and medium protein.
They were told to eat when they were hungry and stopped when they were full without tracking calories.
The keto diet includes eating high in fat, medium protein, and low in carbohydrates. (iStock)
OSU researchers point out that the keto diet converts fat into “ketones”, an acid used by human and brain cells as a glucose substitute. This nutritional ketosis state provides greater ketones for both fuel and signaling molecules.
The researchers concluded that achieving nutritional ketosis could be an “adjusted therapy for depression” and guaranteed greater Clinical trials.
Jeff Volek, the study’s lead author and professor of human science at OSU, said in an interview with Fox News Digital that “the magnitude of improvement” was “absolutely surprising.”
“There is a lot of evidence that ketones will improve Brain Function He said that people’s emotions can be changed through various neurochemicals. Ketones can directly affect certain neurotransmitters associated with depression, etc. ”
Experts say the keto diet promotes ketone production, which may have a direct impact on the brain. (iStock)
Keto is also anti-inflammatory, which can help improve mood, Volek added.
He shared that weight loss may also directly affect mental health. “There is evidence that Overweight and obesity More likely to be frustrated, there might be some connection there. ” he said.
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For those who have a Mental health disordersVolek recommends trying “different diets.”
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“If you’re someone with a mental health condition, this is another tool in the toolbox that might be worth trying,” he said. “If so, seek help finding someone who understands the principles of the ketogenic diet and can support you along the way.”
Research co-author of Ryan Patel, a psychiatrist at the OSU Student Life Counseling and Counseling Services office, noted in a press release that stress, anxiety, and depression are the biggest “academic performance barriers” for college students in the United States.
Experts say that for college students in the United States, stress, anxiety and depression are the first “academic grade barriers” to the top. (Istock, provided by contributor Julpo)
About 40% of students report depression symptoms, while about half are Receive treatment.
“We have a treatment gap because we have more students with mental health problems than students who are undergoing professional treatment,” he said. “There is a need to find ways to help students on a large scale, and nutrition is one way we can do that.”
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One limitation of this trial is that it does not have a non-keto control group and will ideally be included in a larger clinical trial.
The pilot trial was supported by a grant from the Baskiki Group Brain Research Fund.
