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The Effect of the Ketogenic Diet on the Growth and Biochemical Parameters of the Children With Resistant Epilepsy.



Mohammadreza A1 ; Mohammadreza G2 ; Farhad M3 ; Karimzadeh P4 ; Mohammadreza S4 ; Hassan TS4
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Source: Iranian Journal of Child Neurology Published:2010

Abstract

Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the ketogenic diet on the growth parameters of the children with resistant epilepsy. Materials & Methods A total of 36 children with resistant epilepsy who were 2 to 7 year old were put on the ketogenic diet. Their growth and biochemical parameters were studied at the beginning of the study and after 3 months. Results Weight decreased in all patients. Serum levels of hemoglobin, calcium, and blood sugar decreased significantly but remained in the normal range. Creatinine did not change, but BUN showed a significant increase. Conclusion We can lower the complications of ketogenic diets by using more unsaturated fat, more water, and more minerals.