Worldwide Dietary Therapies for Adults With Epilepsy and Other Disorders. (August 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cervenka, Mackenzie C.; Henry, Bobbie; Nathan, Janak; Wood, Susan; Volek, Jeff S.
• Is Part Of: Journal of child neurology. Volume 28:Number 8(2013)
• Page Start: 1034
• Page End: 1040
• Publication Date: 2013-08
• Subjects: ketogenic diet -- Atkins -- seizure -- epilepsy -- adult; Nervous system -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.928
• DOI: 10.1177/0883073813488671
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0883-0738

Abstract

During the 3rd International Symposium on Dietary Therapies held in Chicago, Illinois, there was a first-ever, half-day session devoted to the management of adults with epilepsy and other disorders with dietary treatments. Speakers from 3 different continents shared their successes, challenges, and future directions in their management of these patients. Diets used to treat adults included the classic ketogenic diet, the modified Atkins diet, and a low glycemic index treatment. The utility of dietary therapies was demonstrated not only in patients with epilepsy but also patients with propriospinal myoclonus, astrocytoma, type 2 diabetes, obesity, hyperlipidemia, and metabolic disorder. The session provided evidence that dietary therapies are safe and effective in adults.