FOOD FOR THOUGHT: THE KETO DIET AND EPILEPSY

Research has shown that the ketogenic diet can reduce or even eliminate seizures in some individuals impacted by epilepsy - particularly those who have not gained seizure control after trying two or more treatment options. But why does keto work for these individuals and how do doctors decide which patients to recommend for this treatment?
On this episode of Seizing Life, gain a deeper understanding about using the ketogenic diet for seizures from registered dietician Robyn Blackford and advanced practice nurse Breanne Fisher from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.
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[@HairGlitter]

Why does Keto work? 24:00 Because the glucose storage in the brain gets replaced by keytones, and keytones regulate the brain excitory neurons. In most cases seizures are caused from a surge of glucose in the brain and not enough GABA.

[@meyerhans2125]

Keytone

[@recoveringsoul755]

Ketone?

[@montycora]

I also think it's odd that people don't connect the dots. If increasing fat and therefore ketone mmols in the blood reduces seizures, isn't it obvious that ketones are the ones making the difference?

[@anamariafernandezpabon822]

Yes, Glucose triggers seizures .

[@samarc4467]

Great interview and perfectly put questions and answers .. Thank you so much

[@lorenipausini]

I have had three nuros and none have wanted to place me on the keto diet... I had to go to a nutritionist who is also a doctor to give me a right dosage... My nurologist only give me higher and higher meds levels

[@soniaguiragosian9112]

Same here so I did it myself 4yr seizure free never before with my medication alone Dr don’t like keto they will not make 💵 ..

[@DrLaurieGP]

@@soniaguiragosian9112 - any chance you could share what you ate on your diet ? I have a son with autism and I’m brand new to this !

[@soniaguiragosian9112]

@@DrLaurieGP hi I started with KETO MEALS AND RECIPES BY ANGELA WILKES . On youtube . Sorry about your son 💙

[@luzsaenz9355]

@@soniaguiragosian9112 I stared the Keto diet with my 7 year daughter and can you share how long take you to improved or be free from seizure.

[@soniaguiragosian9112]

@@luzsaenz9355 kenDberryMD ON KZbin

[@5foot2eyesofblue]

This was very helpful. Thank you

[@waynekimler6355]

I'm 43 years old and have epilepsy. I can't afford insurance anymore. I'm going to see if I can try ketogenic diet. How does it work for older people?

[@aztonyusa]

I'm 69 and have been doing low carb for the last 3 years. Feeling great, no health issues. I suggest searching Dr. Ken Berry on KZbin. One of the best experts on keto/canivore/fasting.

[@HairGlitter]

I'm doing it. But there is sugar in everything! So you have to learn what works. I eat a lot of green vegetables and cruciferous vegetables.. cream and butter.. do not drink milk. It has too much sugar.

[@lifeislove3333]

Please look up Dr Eric Berg on KZbin for Healthy Keto.

[@prins424]

How was/is your experience?

[@soniaguiragosian9112]

I’m 61 female I’m on low carb to make it easier for me I took out what I can’t eat easier then what I can eat for my low carb diet. I have not had a seizure over 5years 😊 good health to you

[@DewiRatna74-dw7dz]

I have son have seizure expecially night time...doing keto 1 year already...immediately stop the seizures...but still on med tregetol. I have to strictly if want to cure from seizure...i strong believe keto and intermittent fasting can cure seizures.

[@bhavi47]

Hey please help me out as well by suggesting what kind of diet I can follow

[@anamariafernandezpabon822]

Excellent info¡ I am Epileptic and hypoglucémic and have tried Keto diet several times. But bacause it is so difficult to stay away of sugar/carbs, (like for example at Christmas Time....) l want to know if it is possible to have a seizure when changed to soon from eating Keto diet to eating lots of desserts and carbs??? That happened to me twice and want to know if the seizures can be trigger because of the changing to soon of fuel to the body, from fat to glucose burner??? Thanks! (Sorry for my English l am from Puerto Rico).

[@truthteller3181]

Keto is the only only thing that has shown to decrease my uncontrollable seizures by at least 70%. The problem is staying in ketosis forever. It seems impossible. ( for me anyway) 🤷🏽‍♀️…. No fda drug has helped I moving to a city where they have NPs that specializes in “holistic” remedies. God Bless you all and good luck. 🙏🏽👍🏽

[@kimberly6200]

I can't wait to try keto....I'm desperate to find something to help control my seizures 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@bhavi47]

I would suggest you to make a video on your diet and post it publicly. It would be really helpful for other people as well.

[@bhavi47]

​@@kimberly6200hey , did you try doing it because I'm also planning to help out myself by following it

[@jimmcc2133]

The keto diet doesn't have to be that strict, by intermittent fasting you put your body into ketocuis . There are good fats nuts, olive oils, milks, youguts.

[@montycora]

You are dealing with children, and it is a terrible idea to do IF with children. This is not internet keto, this is specific for that child and yes, it needs to be that strict.

[@HA-uf9ir]

We used a specific CBD tincture under a guidance of a physician. Things are good by the grace of God. Thank you

[@braynhilton5300]

#DrSolution of Solution Healing Home has guaranteed working approved herbal treatment for Epilepsy and Sickle Cell

[@HA-uf9ir]

Our pediatrician will not recommend keto diet clinic. We are looking for help where we can take our child in Columbus Ohio.

[@luzsaenz9355]

Did you take your child to Columbus Ohio? I have 7 year child with absence seizure and I am looking for to any diet or professional can help us.

[@kimberly6200]

My doctor wouldn't support me neither so I had to just trust in myself and God and never will look back!

[@clarahopkins5182]

My neurologist referred me as he's not a dietician, but because I have refractory epilepsy he wants to try anything and everything

[@Allensmom20]

I have enzyme deficiency disorder also so it seems to me the diet works against each other what works for seizures works my other problem

[@news-ai-js24]

My one year old baby is facing infantile spasms so hard, I wish I tried keto..my challenge though. His weight has been stagnant for months now, am afraid he might start losing it more and more,

[@CUREepilepsy]

It's heartbreaking to see someone you love experience epilepsy and having a child with infantile spasms is especially challenging. Your experience reinforces our commitment to fund research to find a cure.

[@news-ai-js24]

@@CUREepilepsy I wish we have such committed team in our country, it's very unfortunate we have just few specialists countrywide, such that it takes a month or two to visit district hospitals. My son is on insurance even so... not private hospital can help me access even a stander. Just phenobarbital, physiotherapy centre only allowed to visit once a month. Being our first born child honestly its really hard.

[@kimberly6200]

Ima gonna try this diet tomorrow for my epilepsy 😢 G❤❤D LUCK2ME❤

[@montycora]

with a dietitian, I hope? Don't do it on your own...

[@kimberly6200]

​@montycora I'm doing it on my own and it's been working. I'm so proud of myself it just takes a lot of disapline. I don't have an appointment until January and I can't wait until January to start the diet, it's something that I need to start now!

[@montycora]

@@kimberly6200 - do you need some help? I am graduating as a dietitian in 4 months and I have several courses about the keto diet for epilepsy... I would love to help a real person....

[@noahfulmor8712]

Keto

[@soniaguiragosian9112]

It works for many , it’s not that hard .

[@kimberly6200]

It really isnt....the first 3 days are killer then after that it feels like the easiest thing ever!

[@anonymousalcoholic3648]

wow im doing a fast right now cuz i been drunk for 4 years so i fast to destroy fat reserves in the liver, and i have visual corte eplepsia and i noticed it reduced by alot. and i mean alot

[@vanillasparkle6899]

i dont like how i have to eat like this forever. then again there are people with feeding tubes who have it worse

[@elrubio3955]

I have epilepsy and I haven’t been eating right so I’m thinking of trying the keto diet or Atkins ,suposedly Atkins is better is what I’m hearing not sure but going to try keto and stick with it I’m 20 btw

[@vanillasparkle6899]

@@elrubio3955 Not much is known about the science of it, but yeah it just works somehow. I've been on strict keto ever since my epilepsy started 3 years ago when I was 18, and I noticed every time go off keto, even for a day, a seizure comes. Atkins wont work for me. I gain weight on it and my seizures come back. I do still get seizures on top of my keto and my meds but that's rare. That only happened like once in this whole last year.

[@elrubio3955]

Vanilla Sparkle I have to get it on it soon I don’t have it as much I had it less even before but now it’s hitting me once a month with my pills thanks for the reply I’ll try it regardless hopefully I won’t even have a seizure again

[@samarc4467]

​@@vanillasparkle6899 Don't ever give up. A little known is that the ketone buildup for a prolonged period strengthens brain channels and kinda gets immune to the triggers so the exhibitory and inhibitory nerves do not turn into a seizure It may take 5 years to you but someday, The body will have more Ketone buildup and it will strengthen the brain nerves just like every other person. I'm Epileptic, I have recently started keto, I have seizures once a year due to missed medication ( since 4 years ) so now switching to keto for a period of 3 years at least. Keep going !

[@Live4beatss]

Whats wrong with eating good chicken and tasty vegetables 😃

[@bbtita]

I really tried sticking with the keto, but I just felt awful and it is also really difficult to follow. Then I tried the *Agoge diet* and it was life changing, I highly recommend it to everybody.

[@charmaubrey5629]

If you want to lose fat, you should not compromise your well-being with the keto diet. I recommend getting a personalized diet. I've had great success with the *Agoge diet* for example.

[@jennic9076]

This video is a diet for controlling epilepsy. Not weight loss! Also if you are eating near zero carbs your body is forced to burn fat as oppose to carbs. Fat burns much quicker than carbs.

[@Bonnie-Lewis-Australia]

But the keto diet is very healthy , possibly The most healthy of diets- just make sure you keep up electrolytes ( salt magnesium potassium) and you’ll be fine - I fortunately don’t have epilepsy but know someone who has it but I do this diet plus periods of fasting ( 2-3 days) and feel amazing -no it’s a myth that it effects your overall health adversely perpetuated by food and drug industry just keep up electrolytes

[@cbdp]

@charmaubey5629 What you speak there is concentrated nonsese.

[@madmonk9204]

carbs equal sugar

[@montycora]

Sugar is a carbohydrate, but so is a potato

[@anamariafernandezpabon822]

Yes, Sugar/carbs triggers seizures.

[@fortuneugwu2024]

The Agoge diet works best for fat loss. I tried the keto diet but it was just so hard to stick with and very punishing on the body.

[@bernitadimaio2241]

I would recommend the agoge diet to everyone!

[@prins424]

Punishing?

[@dailodai9586]

@@bernitadimaio2241 wth is agoge? nothing online about that.

[@cbdp]

I've never heard of 'agoge diet' before and definitely not in connection with epilepsy.

[@noahfulmor8712]

Seizures better healthy

[@breidermejia9585]

You need carbs in your diet, the keto diet is not sustainable. That's why I tried the *Agoge diet* and it worked great for me.

[@chouhandada9503]

Those who want to lose fat should definitely try the *Agoge diet* plan. It's personalized and well balanced. Keto on the other hand made me feel like shit.

[@jennic9076]

Is Agoge used to control epilepsy?

[@montycora]

This is not to lose fat, you idiot! This is a very well researched therapy to cure epilepsy.

[@jennytalibgos8210]

You need carbohydrates in your diet, keto is not sustainable. That's why I tried the *Agoge diet* and it worked great for me.

[@zdrilla5148]

You should do a deeper dive into that

[@Bonnie-Lewis-Australia]

Yea carbs are NOT essential- it’s a myth perpetuated by the food industry and seventh day Adventist church

[@cbdp]

@jennytalibgos8210 You have been successfully brainwahed. You do not need any glucose other than what your body can already manufacture fom proteins and fat through a process called gluconeogenesis.

[@kpopvideos8220]

Keto is not worth it in my humble opinion. It is unhealthy and tough to adhere to. I recommend the Agoge diet because it is personalized and diverse and most importantly worked great for me.

[@montycora]

yes, your opinion against 100 years of research... I guess I will choose to listen to an unknown commenter on youtube of course!!!

[@danielisodje1806]

You need carbs in your diet, the keto diet is not sustainable. That's why I tried the Agoge diet and it worked great for me.

[@prins424]

How is it not sustainable? What happens eventually?

[@jennic9076]

You do not NEED carbs in your diet. Is you have near zero in your diet your body is forced to turn fat to produce energy. So fat is gone. I find protein much better than carbs for producing energy. Bowl of stewed beef and I am ready to get up and work. After a bowl of mashed potatoes I am sluggish and ready to take a nap.