The expanding role of Ketogenic diets in adult neurological disorders

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Abstract

The current review highlights the evidence supporting the use of ketogenic diet therapies in the management of adult epilepsy, adult malignant glioma and Alzheimer’s disease. An overview of the scientific literature, both preclinical and clinical, in each area is presented and management strategies for addressing adverse effects and compliance are discussed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number148
JournalBrain Sciences
Volume8
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 8 2018

Keywords

  • Alzheimer’s disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Glioblastoma multiforme
  • Malignant glioma
  • Modified Atkins diet

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Neuroscience

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