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The benefits of a ketogenic diet
The science behind the ketogenic diet
The potential risks of a ketogenic diet
Fasting was the only method of treating seizures in the past as recorded by Hippocrates.
Only in 1921, Dr Russel Wilder of the Mayo Clinic proposed that ketone production occurring in the fasting state could also be achieved through a diet high in fat, moderate in protein, and low in carbohydrates.
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Analyzed studies show that children with epilepsy who adhere to a ketogenic diet were three times more likely to be seizure-free and six times more likely to have a 50% reduction in seizure frequency when compared to usual dietary care.
Despite strong evidence of its efficacy,
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The ketogenic diet is becoming a proven treatment for epilepsy. But there is also evidence that it may be helpful for other medical conditions such as Type 2 diabetes and glioblastoma multiforme, a type of aggressive brain cancer. Conditions such as metabolic syndrome, non-alcoholic fatty liv...
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Ketones are products of the fat metabolism that occurs when the body is running low on carbohydrates and proteins as sources of energy.
Ketones can cross the blood-brain barrier and act as a substitute for glucose to supply the brain with essential energy.
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