Some children have a reduction of seizures by following a strict ketogenic diet. It is a high fat, low carbohydrate diet where the body breaks down fats instead of carbohydrates for energy. The exact mechanism of epilepsy reduction in a keto diet is not yet understood. It could be due to changes in neuronal metabolism and excitability (12).
Keto diet should be followed under the supervision of an expert to prevent side effects such as:
Dehydration
Constipation
Nutritional deficiencies or malnutrition
Kidney stones