Ketogenic diet and brain health in anorexia recovery
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This study tests whether a ketogenic (high-fat, low-carb) diet affects brain function in people who have recovered from anorexia nervosa. It aims to see if this diet could help improve eating disorder symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old
- You have a history of anorexia nervosa (restricting type) and have been at a healthy weight for at least one month
- You have no current or past bipolar disorder, psychosis, or substance abuse issues
- You do not have a history of seizures, serious head injury, or metal in your head
- You do not have diabetes or other metabolic conditions that could worsen on a ketogenic diet
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