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March 22, 2022

Ketogenic Diet Leads to Cognitive Improvement in Patients with Mild Alzheimer’s Disease

CTSA Program-supported researchers tested the hypothesis that ketones could provide a new source of energy for the brain in people with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The study found improved brain function in people with mild AD after a three-month ketogenic diet.

2022-03-22 NCATS /news-events/news/ketogenic-diet-alzheimers