Polyunsaturated fatty acids and recurrent mood disorders: phenomenology, mechanisms, and clinical application

Antipsychotics (APs) can lead to weight gain and metabolic issues, increasing the health burden for individuals with psychosis. This study by Vassilopoulou et al. (2022) aimed to investigate a) the adherence to the Mediterranean Diet (MedDiet) and the consumption of fermented foods among first-episode psychosis (FEP) patients on APs, compared to age- and BMI-matched healthy […]

The ketogenic diet (KD), also referred to as metabolic therapy, has demonstrated efficacy in addressing conditions such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, and epilepsy. Recently, KD has emerged as a promising treatment for psychiatric disorders. We conducted a four-month pilot study to explore the impact of KD on individuals with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder who […]