Experts Weigh In: Can Keto Diet Treat Schizophrenia, As RFK Jr. Suggests?
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RFK Jr. Claims Keto Diet Cures Schizophrenia: What Does Science Say?
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Firstpost•06-02-2026, 19:40
RFK Jr. Claims Keto Diet Cures Schizophrenia: What Does Science Say?
•RFK Jr. claims the keto diet can "cure schizophrenia" and urges healthier eating choices, including high protein and fats, while avoiding carbohydrates.
•He cited a Harvard doctor who allegedly "cured schizophrenia using keto diets" and mentioned studies showing bipolar diagnosis remission through diet changes.
•Dr. Christopher Palmer claimed in 2019 that two patients with longstanding schizophrenia experienced complete remission on the keto diet, stopping antipsychotic medications.
•Experts like Dr. Paul S Appelbaum and Dr. Mark Olfson state there is no credible evidence that ketogenic diets cure schizophrenia, calling RFK Jr.'s claims misleading.
•While not a cure, some studies suggest the keto diet could be an addition to ongoing medical treatment, potentially reducing psychiatric symptoms and improving insulin resistance, but larger studies are needed.
