Foods and liquids are calculated based on the child's weight, age and activity level. Computer programs that make meal planning easier have recently been developed and provide for more variety in a child's diet. Many parents report an immediate response to the diet with improved or full seizure control, increased cognition, better behavior and other skill improvements. There are also parents who reported less significant results, or that their child could not tolerate the diet or maintain ketosis. The ketogenic diet is not something that a parent should initiate at home.
Initial hospitalization followed by close medical supervision is necessary.
For more information about the ketogenic diet for the treatment of epilepsy please talk with your child's neurologist. PHP does not endorse any treatment method. This is for your information only. All rights reserved.