| The ketogenic diet (KD), developed in the 1920’s, consisting of a low carbohydrate, low protein and high fat diet (90% caloric value)1, designed to induce a relative state of ketoacidosis, has been employed successfully (>50%)2,3,4 as a treatment for intractable, non-responsive epilepsy5. To use it therapeutically require careful monitoring and good compliance to avoid potential side effects, which will be further discussed. |