Publisher's Synopsis
Are you suffering from epilepsy? This keto diet book will be useful for you.
The ketogenic diet for epilepsy is a very high-fat diet with just enough protein for body maintenance and growth, and very low amounts of carbohydrate. When fats are broken down for energy, the body goes into what's called a ketogenic state, in which the body generates molecules called ketones. The goal of the KDE is for the brain to use ketones for energy rather than glucose (sugar) as much as possible. Ketones are (largely) water-soluble, so they are easily transported to the brain. The brain cannot use fatty acids for energy, but it can use ketones for a large portion of its energy requirements.ketogenic diet has helped doctors treat difficult-to-control epileptic seizures in thousands of children., Ketogenic Diets continues to be the definitive Meal Plan for parents, physicians, and dieticians wanting to Improve their wellness . Anyone who is placed on the Ketogenic Diet will be told, essentially "prescribed" by their doctor to get this book.This Book has been extensively Reasearched to reflect current advances in understanding how the diet works, how it should be used, and the future role of the diet as a treatment.
