Ketogenic Diet Therapy Major Depressive Disorder

All the subjects will be instructed by a nutrition professional to have at least 3 meals per day consisting of 20 g to 30 g of carbohydrate in the form of green vegetables and salad, and 80 g to 100 g of protein in the form of meat, fish, fowl, eggs, shellfish and cheese for 12 weeks. Polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats will also be included in the diet. Micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) will be given to each subject in the form of one capsule per day. The adherence to diet will be confirmed weekly through a food log and urinary ketones assessment using dipstick to ensure that all individuals remain in a ketotic state.