Although the data is limited in adults, for those with drug resistant epilepsy, this could be a very good treatment of choice. (KetoDietApp.com)
Emerging research also shows that a ketogenic diet can be very helpful for drug resistant epilepsy, especially in children. (wellnessmama.com)
Children with drug resistant epilepsy are at risk of insufficient vitamin D status prior to starting ketogenic therapy (3) and although levels can be normalised with vitamin D supplementation, a decline in both whole body and spine bone mineral content while on the ketogenic diet has been reported (4) despite reduction in anticonvulsant medication. (matthewsfriends.org)