The Food–Mood Connection: Clinical Applications of the Ketogenic Diet in Psychiatry

In this video, Dr Sanil Rege, Consultant Psychiatrist, explores the emerging role of nutritional psychiatry with a focus on the ketogenic diet in psychiatry. Drawing on current evidence and clinical insights, he examines how dietary interventions may influence mood, cognition, and the neurobiology underlying mental health conditions such as depression and treatment-resistant disorders.

Backed by research, including landmark studies like the PREDIMED and SMILES trials, this video offers actionable insights into how targeted dietary changes can complement traditional treatments such as pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy. Discover how gut health, inflammation, and nutrient status intersect with brain function—highlighting nutrition as a potential tool in comprehensive psychiatric care.

Key topics covered:

• The link between gut microbiota and neurotransmitters like serotonin & dopamine
• Inflammatory vs. anti-inflammatory diets: How food affects mental health
• The Mediterranean and ketogenic diets—can they help with depression?
• Nutrients essential for mood regulation and cognitive function
• Practical dietary changes to support mental well-being