Age

18–35

Sex

ALL

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

Referred or self-referred to the PEP Clinic of the Estrie region, either as an outpatient or inpatient.
Currently receiving a second- or third-generation antipsychotic at a stable dose for at least 4 weeks.
Able to read and communicate in French or English.
Capable of understanding and signing the informed consent form.

Pregnancy, childbirth within the past 6 months, or breastfeeding.
any use of MCT oil, ketone salts, or a ketogenic diet within the past year.
Previous diagnosis of type I or type II diabetes.
Uncontrolled acute suicidal ideation at the time of inclusion in the PEP clinic.
Other conditions that may interfere with participation, as determined by the qualified physician.
Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) or liver failure.
Metabolic condition affecting fat metabolism or inherited carnitine deficiency and its related enzymes.
Porphyria.
Pyruvate kinase deficiency.
Neurodevelopmental disorder of unknown etiology or rare genetic disease.

Recovery With Exogenous Ketones and Antipsychotics