13Ketogenic Diet
Changing to a ketogenic diet can also help with epilepsy, especially in children. It is a strict diet that is low in carbs and high in fat content. By following a ketogenic diet, your body will break down and consume fats for energy rather than carbs as usual. This will reduce the risks and occurrences of seizures. After several years, patients might stop the diet. However, they should be still under the close supervision of a doctor to ensure sufficient nutrition. Some side effects include constipation, dehydration, increased levels of uric acid, and slowed growth due to nutritional deficiencies. Thus, it is not simple to follow a ketogenic diet. [13]
