Keto Diet Shows Antidepressant Effect in Drug-Resistant Depression

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Source: MedPage Today

Original: https://www.medpagetoday.com/psychiatry/depression/119735...

Published: Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:11:26 -0500

New results from randomized trials showed that a ketogenic diet added to drug therapy had antidepressant effects in patients with treatment-resistant depression. The primary endpoint was severity of depression at 6 weeks, measured using standardized instruments. The study focused on patients who did not respond to conventional anti-depressant medications. The ketogenic diet led to a significant improvement in depression symptoms compared to standard treatment. The results indicate the potential of the keto diet as an adjunctive therapy in difficult-to-treat depression. The study was published in MedPage Today and highlights the need for more research.