Fasting, Ketogenic Diet, and Mental Health

This chapter explores the benefits of fasting and the ketogenic diet, particularly for improving metabolic flexibility and addressing mental health disorders. It discusses the significance of a whole food diet, the gradual approach to fasting, and the potential life-saving effects of the ketogenic diet for severe conditions. The chapter also highlights the challenges in studying brain changes and the intricate relationship between diet, gut microbiome, and brain function.