Therapeutic Ketogenic Diet for Anorexia Nervosa
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This study tests whether a therapeutic ketogenic diet (a very low-carb, high-fat eating plan) can help people with anorexia nervosa, including those who have recently recovered their weight and those who are still underweight. The diet may help improve brain function and reduce eating disorder symptoms.
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Who can take part
- Be between 18 and 45 years old.
- Have a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa (or bulimia nervosa for one part of the study).
- If weight-recovered, have a body mass index (BMI) above 17.5.
- If underweight, have a BMI between 16.0 and 17.49.
- Be willing to follow a strict high-fat, low-carb diet for the study period.
- Speak English as your main language.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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