Characterizing the Fecal Microbiome in Patients on the Ketogenic Diet for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
The ketogenic diet is a recognized treatment for epilepsy, but its efficacy varies. Previous studies suggest that the gut microbiome might influence the anti-seizure effects...
Short-term effectiveness and side effects of ketogenic diet for drug-resistant epilepsy in children with genetic epilepsy syndromes
Drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) affects approximately one-third of all epilepsy patients and is defined by the failure of two or more anti-seizure medications to control seizures. Surgical or...
Effects of ketogenic diet on the classification and functional composition of intestinal flora in children with mitochondrial epilepsy
The study investigates the effects of the ketogenic diet on the gut microbiota in patients with mitochondrial epilepsy. Managing epilepsy associated with mitochondrial disorders is...
Effects of ketogenic diet on health outcomes: an umbrella review of meta-analyses of randomized clinical trials
In a comprehensive analysis of multiple studies and meta-analyses, researchers evaluated the impact of a ketogenic diet on various health outcomes. The results demonstrated positive...