Podcast: Fighting Schizophrenia—With Bacon? How Ketosis May (Or May Not) Help Treat Psychosis

By Cameron English and ChuckDinerstein — Apr 27, 2026

Ketogenic diets can help some obese people lose a significant amount of weight when their health is at risk. But in recent months, social media influencers have also credited these very low-carb diets with a far more remarkable effect: treating, or even curing, schizophrenia. Is there any truth to this claim, or is it just another social media fad racing ahead of the evidence?

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Join Cameron English and Dr. Chuck Dinerstein on the Science Dispatch podcast as they discuss:

Ketosis and Psychosis: Separating Hope from Hype

Schizophrenia is a devastating psychiatric disorder, often robbing individuals of their grip on reality and ability to function. So when a US Cabinet secretary claims it can be cured by changing one’s diet, the statement demands scrutiny. The science behind the ketogenic diet and schizophrenia is intriguing—but far from the miracle cure being suggested.

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Cameron English

Director of Bioscience

Cameron English is a writer, editor and co-host of the Science Facts and Fallacies Podcast. Before joining ACSH, he was managing editor at the Genetic Literacy Project.