To evaluate a low carbohydrate/healthy fat/ketogenic diet (LCHF/KD) on symptoms, depression,
anxiety and biomarkers in adults with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Patients & methods: 16 adults ages 36–80
with PD participated in the intervention for 12 weeks. The study provided pre-post-study comparisons
of biomarkers, weight, waist measurement, united Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), Parkinson’s
Anxiety Scale (PAS) and Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale Revised-20 (CESD-R-20)
Depression Scale. Results: Although LCHF/KD improves blood glucose in diabetes and seizure control
in epilepsy, research gaps exist in this dietary intervention in PD. Statistically, significant improvements
occurred in several measurements, PAS scores and Part I of the UPDRS. Conclusion: The LCHF/KD shows
positive trends with improvements in biomarkers and anxiety symptoms. Further research is needed to
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