No evidence behind RFK Jr’s claim keto diet can cure schizophrenia, experts say

The Guardian - World NewsEN 4 min read 100% complete by Hannah Harris GreenFebruary 23, 2026 at 03:00 PM

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed a Harvard doctor "cured schizophrenia using keto diets," prompting pushback from psychiatric researchers. The doctor Kennedy Jr. referenced, Dr. Christopher Palmer, clarified that he has never claimed to cure schizophrenia, but acknowledges the ketogenic diet's potential for symptom remission. Palmer's research includes two case reports from 2019 documenting symptom improvement in two women with schizophrenia who followed a ketogenic diet for other health reasons. Experts emphasize that these reports are not conclusive evidence and that discontinuing psychiatric medication without supervision can be dangerous. While a carefully monitored ketogenic diet may hold promise for mental health conditions, there is currently no evidence to support claims of a cure for schizophrenia.

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