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Ketonemia variability through menstrual cycle in patients undergoing classic ketogenic diet

Impact of Menstrual Cycle on Ketone Levels in Ketogenic Dietary Therapies
Ketogenic dietary therapies are non-pharmacologic treatments primarily used for drug-resistant epilepsy and other neurological disorders. This study aimed to explore how ketone body (KB) levels fluctuate during the menstrual cycle due to hormonal and metabolic shifts.

Study Overview:

• Participants: Six female patients
• Duration: Three months
• Measurements: Daily ketone bodies and glucose levels

Key Findings:

• Glucose Levels: Significant increase during menstruation.
• Ketone Body Levels: Opposite trend to glucose levels, decreasing during menstruation.

Conclusion: Understanding these variations can help make temporary diet adjustments during the menstrual cycle, ensuring continuous treatment efficacy and better dietary adherence support for women on ketogenic therapies.