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Ketogenic Diet Continues to be Safe, Effective for Infants with Genetic Epilepsy

Low carbohydrate, high-fat ketogenic diet is safe, effective and well-tolerated by infants with genetic epilepsy. Offering a ketogenic diet helps control seizures by reducing fluctuations of blood sugar, which in turn reduces hyper-excitability in the brain.

Ketogenic Diet Continues to be Safe, Effective for Infants with Genetic Epilepsy

Ketogenic Diet Continues to be Safe, Effective for Infants with Genetic Epilepsy

Can epilepsy be treated through a keto diet? Yes, better seizure control along with a ketogenic diet continues to be a safe, effective, and well-tolerated treatment for infants with genetic epilepsy, reveals a new study.

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