Ketogenic Diet Leads to Cognitive Improvement in Patients with Mild Alzheimer’s Disease

March 22, 2022 - NCATS News

• Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program

CTSA Program-supported researchers tested the hypothesis that ketones could provide a new source of energy for the brain in people with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The study found improved brain function in people with mild AD after a three-month ketogenic diet.