Ketogenic diet boosts mental health: Study reveals reduced stress and improved mood

By Vijay Kumar MalesuMay 14 2024Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. In a recent study published in the journal Nutrition , researchers at Northumbria University, UK, explored the association between adherence to a ketogenic diet and various aspects of mental health , such as calmness, contentedness, alertness, and emotional well-being, in the general healthy population.

About the study The present study involved two cohorts, each recruited through opportunity sampling on social media platforms, adhering to ethical standards set by Northumbria University and the Declaration of Helsinki. All participants provided informed consent before data collection began. Both cohorts used an online platform to share the same demographic, socioeconomic, and dietary data collection methods. Participants reported on a range of variables, including dietary habits assessed via a short-form food frequency questionnaire. This enabled the comparison of dietary patterns between those on ketogenic diets and other diets, factoring in the frequency of consumption of ketogenic-friendly and non-ketogenic food items.

Related StoriesIn terms of demographics and socioeconomic factors, Cohort 1 displayed significant age and Body Mass Index differences between the ketogenic and other diet groups. The ketogenic participants were generally older and had a higher BMI. Notable findings included higher instances of high blood pressure among ketogenic diet participants.

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