Biography
Biography: Saba Ahmad
Abstract
Dietary restriction and fasting are amongst the oldest known treatments for epilepsy that were recognized as effective since ancient times. While the scope of effective treatments for epilepsy has expanded greatly since that time, becoming ketotic (either through fasting or the ketogenic diet) has withstood the test of time and remains a very effective treatment for the management of epilepsy, particularly medication resistant epilepsy in children. While the exact mechanism by which ketosis can control seizures remains unknown, a recent renewed interest in it has fueled active, ongoing reasearch to elucidate the reason for its effectiveness.This review of the ketogenic diet will highlight advances in research and possible avenues of novel therapeutics.
