What is Ketogenic diet?
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The ketogenic diet, very high in fats and low in carbohydrates, is primarily used to treat difficult-to-control (refractory) epilepsy in children. The ketogenic diet is prescribed by a physician and carefully monitored by a dietitian.
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How do members experience Ketogenic diet?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight loss | 16 | 17 | |
| Epilepsy | 9 | 18 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 6 | 3 | |
| Diabetes type 2 | 3 | 9 | |
| Prediabetes | 3 | 4 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weight loss | 6 | |
| Headaches | 2 | |
| Bad breath (halitosis) | 1 | |
| Bowel irregularity | 1 | |
| Constipation | 1 | |
| Craving carbs | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 6 | |
| Mild | 21 | |
| None | 18 |
Member evaluations
S1103
evaluated on Feb 22, 2021
- Perceived effectiveness for diabetes type 2: Major
- Side effects: None
Tegid
evaluated on Aug 01, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for epilepsy: Major
- Side effects: Mild
Mrpag13
evaluated on Mar 23, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for epilepsy: Major
- Side effects: None
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