Question:
Does a ketogenic diet (low or no carbohydrate, high fat, diet with moderate meat (fish, beef, chicken, turkey) reduce my risk for seizures if I have a seizure disorder (epilepsy)?
Answer:
Yes
MedHead Confidence Score: 2
Amount Saved: $120 doctor visit
MedHead Message:
Interpret this cautiously! Do not use a ketogenic diet if you have a high risk of heart disease. The advice will be just the opposite. This confirms that there is no “one size fits all” diet for everyone.
References:
PLoS One. 2014 Dec 11;9(12):e115147. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0115147. eCollection 201
