Ketogenic diet linked to reduced stress and improved mood: Study
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In a recent study featured in the Nutrition journal, investigators from Northumbria University, UK, delved into the correlation between adherence to a ketogenic diet and the various aspects of mental health—including calmness, contentment, alertness, and emotional well-being—among the overall healthy population.
The ketogenic diet, characterized by its high fat and low carbohydrate content, induces a metabolic shift from glycolysis to fatty acid oxidation, offering alternative energy sources for both the body and brain. While historically employed to manage epilepsy and investigated in various neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders, its implications for the general population remain less explored.
The ketogenic diet also offers potential benefits for mood regulation and stress reduction. This dietary approach prompts a metabolic shift in the body, favouring the production of ketone bodies, which have been associated with enhanced cognitive function and mood stabilisation. Additionally, by reducing carbohydrate intake and increasing fat consumption, the ketogenic diet may help decrease inflammation, a common factor in mood disorders like depression and anxiety. Through these mechanisms, the ketogenic diet holds promise as a strategy to improve mood and alleviate stress levels.
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