Epilepsy is a well-known condition, in that most people have heard of it and know that it can cause seizures, or fits, in sufferers.
Epilepsy is traditionally treated with anti-seizure medications. These medications may not work for everyone, and they come with a risk of side effects. Some people with epilepsy turn to natural treatments and alternative therapies to help relieve their symptoms. There are a number to choose from.
The ketogenic diet is one treatment option for epilepsy whose seizures are not controlled with AEDs. The diet may help to reduce the number or severity of seizures and can often have positive effects on behaviour.
The ketogenic diet is a special high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet that helps to control seizures in some people with epilepsy. Usually the body uses carbohydrates such as sugar, bread, pasta for its fuel, but because the ketogenic diet is very low in carbohydrates, fats become the primary fuel instead.
Ketones are not dangerous. They can be detected in the urine, blood and breath. Ketones are one of the more likely mechanisms of action of the diet; with higher ketone levels often leading to improved seizure control.
The kinds of foods that provide fat for the ketogenic diet are butter, heavy whipping cream, mayonnaise, and oils like canola or olive, because the amount of carbohydrate and protein in the diet should be restricted, it is very important to prepare meals carefully.
No other sources of carbohydrates can be eaten.
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