Ketogenic diet in pediatric epilepsy

Phelps, SJ; Hovinga, CA; Rose, DF; Vaughn, C; Olsen-Creasy, K

HERO ID

4947789

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

1998

Language

English

HERO ID 4947789
In Press No
Year 1998
Title Ketogenic diet in pediatric epilepsy
Authors Phelps, SJ; Hovinga, CA; Rose, DF; Vaughn, C; Olsen-Creasy, K
Journal Nutrition in Clinical Practice
Volume 13
Issue 6
Abstract IPA COPYRIGHT: ASHP A review of the use of the ketogenic diet in the treatment of pediatric epilepsy is presented; biochemical changes secondary to this diet, the proposed mechanisms of action for the ketogenic diet, the various types of ketogenic diets, issues associated with additional nutrition and medication supplementation, including multivitamins and calcium carbonate (Caltrate 600) or calcium gluconate, the efficacy of the ketogenic diet, suggestions for the implementation, discontinuation, and monitoring of the diet, diet-associated complications, and psychosocial issues are considered. A summary of studies in the literature involving the use of ketogenic diets in pediatric patients with epilepsy is provided.
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