The potential benefits of a ketogenic diet for sleep-deprived military personnel

A recent study published in the Journal of Sleep Research investigated the impact of a ketogenic diet on cognitive performance, mood, and sleepiness during an extended period of wakefulness among military personnel. The researchers found that a ketogenic diet, which is low in carbohydrates and increases the production of ketone bodies, had positive effects on these factors compared to a carbohydrate-based diet. Sleep deprivation is a common issue among military personnel and has been associated with a decline in cerebral carbohydrates (CHO), which are the primary energy source for the brain. T...