Weight Loss Favourite May Be Key to Treating Schizophrenia

Weight Loss Favourite May Be Key to Treating Schizophrenia
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Jessie Zhang
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A diet that involves swapping carbohydrates for fat may be prescribed as therapy for severe mental health conditions, including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and major depressive disorders.

Australian researchers have begun undertaking a new clinical trial examining whether ketogenic or “keto” therapy—which typically provides less than ten percent of the daily energy intake as carbohydrates—may be effective for treating mental illnesses.

Jessie Zhang
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Jessie Zhang is a reporter based in Sydney, Australia, covering news on health and science.
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