Medical ketogenic therapy has more than 100 years of evidence behind it - so why is it still often treated as a last resort?! Ketogenic dietitian Neha Kaul explains how success can go beyond potential seizure reduction, and how the diet may affect cognition, mood and overall quality of life. Neha also covers common misconceptions, safety concerns, and what it really takes to make the diet work in everyday life.

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Chapters 📖
00:00 Trailer & intro
01:38 Why is the ketogenic diet not widely used?
04:02 Research: supporting people trying the ketogenic diet
04:48 What is ketosis?
07:15 Other benefits of ketogenic diet
08:58 Ketogenic diet for adults - research
09:34 Who’s suitable for the diet?
12:37 Confusion re the diet
14:01 Who responds well to the diet?
15:32 Mistakes with the diet are normal
18:38 Safety concerns - cholesterol and nutrient deficiencies?
22:37 How much fat, protein, and carbs should be consumed?
23:39 Interactions with medications
25:32 Benefits vs trade-offs
27:47 Understanding personal barriers, support needed
29:36 Neurologists & those with an epilepsy: know this
32:34 Closing thoughts & thanks

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📖 Jasper's Basics of Epilepsies: academic.oup.com/book/57972/chapter/476213922

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