Types of Ketogenic Diet for Epilepsy

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The Ketogenic diet is a great diet for many people, but people with epilepsy should be cautious on which type of diet they choose to take on. The classic version of the ketogenic diet is very restrictive and demanding on how the person must eat, so it does not fit into the lifestyle of people with epilepsy. The medium chain triglyceride ketogenic diet is a a flexible version of the diet that allows for more change in the rules, much better for people with an epilepsy disorder. The modified Atkins diet and low glycemic diet are other options for people with disorders, just be sure to research each type to find out which one fits your lifestyle the best.

Key Takeaways:

  • Due to the severe restrictive nature of this form of ketogenic diet and the adverse side effects that have been noted (1), the classical ketogenic diet does not suit everyone with refractory epilepsy.
  • The exact make up of this type of ketogenic diet is calculated out for each individual person to make sure all the nutritional needs are met, including energy intake (calorie level).
  • All the forms of ketogenic diets for epilepsy have different pros and cons and practical implications to consider.

“The exact ketogenic diet to follow that will be right for one individual will come down to a variety of different factors. Things such as lifestyle, age, food preferences and feeding methods will all come into play.”

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