| Efficacy of dietary treatments for epilepsy. | |
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PMID: 20487176 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The ketogenic diet (KD) is a high fat, restricted carbohydrate regime that has been used as a treatment for seizures since the 1920s, when it was designed to induce a similar metabolic response to fasting. A modification of this early classical version of the KD was introduced in the 1970s using medium chain triglycerides as an alternative fat source. More recently, two alternative, less-restrictive dietary treatments have been developed: the modified Atkins diet and the low glycaemic index diet. There are many case reports and observational studies reporting successful use of the KD, and a growing number of studies reporting similar success with the modified Atkins protocol. A recent randomised controlled trial has shown a significant benefit of the KD compared to no change in treatment. The use of these dietary therapies in the UK is supported by literature evidence, although often is limited by a lack of resources; increasing awareness and knowledge is fundamental to ensure availability for those individuals with intractable epilepsy who may benefit from them. |
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Authors:
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E G Neal; J H Cross |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association Volume: 23 ISSN: 1365-277X ISO Abbreviation: J Hum Nutr Diet Publication Date: 2010 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-05-21 Completed Date: 2010-10-28 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8904840 Medline TA: J Hum Nutr Diet Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 113-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Neurosciences Unit, Institute of Child Health, London, UK. l.neal@ich.ucl.ac.uk |
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Diet, Carbohydrate-Restricted* Epilepsy / diet therapy* Glycemic Index Humans Ketogenic Diet* Treatment Outcome |
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