The ketogenic diet in childhood epilepsy: where are we now?

J H Cross; A McLellan; E G Neal; S Philip; E Williams; R E Williams

doi:10.1136/adc.2009.159848

The ketogenic diet in childhood epilepsy: where are we now?

Arch Dis Child. 2010 Jul;95(7):550-3. doi: 10.1136/adc.2009.159848. Epub 2010 Apr 23.

Authors

J H Cross¹, A McLellan, E G Neal, S Philip, E Williams, R E Williams

Affiliation

¹ UCL Institute of Child Health, The Wolfson Centre, London WC1N 2AP, UK. [email protected]

PMID: 20418339
DOI: 10.1136/adc.2009.159848

Abstract

The ketogenic diet is a therapeutic dietary treatment for epilepsy in children which is resistant to medication. Until recently, evidence for use and resources available has been sparse. This review aims to provide a summary of the evidence supporting its use in children, some guidance towards its implementation and the services currently available in the UK.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Anticonvulsants / therapeutic use
Child
Contraindications
Diet, Ketogenic* / adverse effects
Drug Resistance
Epilepsy / diet therapy*
Epilepsy / drug therapy
Evidence-Based Medicine / methods
Humans
Patient Selection
Social Support

Substances

Anticonvulsants