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The Effect of Ketogenic Diet on Depression
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Lowering carbohydrates and relying on ketogenic metabolism by increasing GABA levels in the brain can provide relief for depressive symptoms, particularly in people who don't respond to classic antidepressants, and the diet may enhance the effect of drugs that target the serotonin, dopamine, or norepinephrine system. A ketogenic diet can also greatly reduce the number of epileptic seizures in children.
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Shifting brain metabolism to a ketogenic state can greatly reduce epileptic seizures in pediatric patients thanks to an increase in GABA.
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Shifting brain metabolism to a ketogenic state can greatly reduce epileptic seizures in pediatric patients thanks to an increase in GABA. The ketogenic diet has been medically proven to be effective in treating epilepsy.
ChapterThe Effect of Ketogenic Diet on Depression
EpisodeUnderstanding & Conquering Depression
PodcastHuberman Lab
The series of highly dopaminergic activities such as video games can trigger depression in individuals.
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The series of highly dopaminergic activities such as video games can trigger depression in individuals. However, the ketogenic diet can help increase GABA levels in the brain and provide relief for depressive symptoms, especially for individuals who are non-responsive to classical antidepressants.