Nutrients

Ketamine as a Treatment for Anorexia Nervosa: A Narrative Review

This review (2021) explores the use of ketamine to treat Anorexia Nervosa (AN). The ability of ketamine to induce neuroplasticity, neurogenesis and synaptogenesis is discussed in relation to AN. Furthermore, the known antidepressant effects of ketamine may be beneficial to people with AN as depression is often experienced comorbidly.

Published

November 20, 2021

Journal

Nutrients

Authors

Keeler, J. L., Treasure, J., Juruena, M. F., Kan, C., Himmerich, H.