Experts push back on RFK Jr.'s keto claim to cure schizophrenia
Experts say RFK Jr.'s assertion that a ketogenic diet cures schizophrenia is not supported by solid evidence; the only hints come from two 2019 case reports by Harvard psychiatrist Christopher Palmer, which are uncontrolled and cannot establish efficacy. Ketosis may aid symptom remission in some cases, but medical supervision is essential and meds should not be stopped. Around 20 trials are exploring keto for psychiatric conditions, with research into mitochondria and brain activity; long-term adherence and cost pose practical challenges, so no cure is proven yet.