Authors: S. Sharma, P. Jain
Epilepsy Res. Treat., January 2014
BACKGROUND: Recent studies have shown good efficacy and tolerability of the Modified Atkins Diet (MAD) in the treatment of refractory epilepsy.
METHODS: In this review, authors discuss the use of the MAD in refractory epilepsy.
CONCLUSION: MAD is an effective therapy for patients with refractory epilepsy. It is less restrictive and more palatable than the classic ketogenic diet. MAD is a prudent therapeutic option, especially for older children and adolescents, as it is a more “liberalized” diet as compared to classic ketogenic diet.
What does this mean to you? The Modified Atkins Diet can be used as a therapeutic diet for patients suffering from epilepsy and other related illnesses.