A Review of the Multi-Systemic Complications of a Ketogenic Diet in Children and Infants with Epilepsy

A Review of the Multi-Systemic Complications of a Ketogenic Diet in Children and Infants with Epilepsy

Ketogenic diets (KDs) are highly effective in the treatment of epilepsy. However, numerous complications have been reported. During the initiation phase of the diet, common side effects include vomiting, hypoglycemia, metabolic acidosis and refusal of the diet. While on the diet, the side effects in...

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Main Authors: Kyra Newmaster, Zahra Zhu, Elizabeth Bolt, Ryan J. Chang, Christopher Day, Asmaa Mhanna, Sita Paudel, Osman Farooq, Arun Swaminathan, Prakrati Acharya, Wisit Cheungpasitporn, Siddharth Gupta, Debopam Samanta, Naeem Mahfooz, Gayatra Mainali, Paul R. Carney, Sunil Naik
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-09-01
Series:Children
Subjects:
ketogenic diet
modified atkins diet
epilepsy
children
pediatrics
seizures
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/9/9/1372

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