Published: 09/16/2015

A Pilot Trial With Modified Atkins’ Diet in Adult Patients With Refractory Epilepsy

This pilot study shows that the modified Atkins’ diet is feasible in an adult population, and that seizure frequency reduction is possible. The results need to be confirmed in larger prospective, controlled studies with comparison groups.

References:

Carrette (2008). "A Pilot Trial With Modified Atkins’ Diet in Adult Patients With Refractory Epilepsy." Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery 110(8): 797-803.