Ketogenic Diet for the Treatment of Refractory Epilepsy in Children: A Systematic Review of Efficacy

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Authors

Naomi Aronson · Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

Abstract

Although controlled trials are lacking, the evidence is sufficient to determine that the ketogenic diet is efficacious in reducing seizure frequency in children with refractory epilepsy.

Topics & Keywords

Diet and metabolism studies Metabolism and Genetic Disorders Epilepsy research and treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PEDIATRICS

Volume 105, Issue 4, pp. e46-e46

DOI: 10.1542/peds.105.4.e46

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