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The Ketogenic Diet 2011 : How It Works
Joint Authors
Shemer-Meiri, Lilach
Shuper, Avinoam
Aharoni, S.
Politi, Keren
Source
Epilepsy Research and Treatment
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-06-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Although the ketogenic diet (KD) has been widely accepted as a legitimate and successful therapy for epilepsy and other neurological disorders, its mechanism of action remains an enigma.
The use of the KD causes major metabolic changes.
The most significant of them seems to be the situation of chronic ketosis, but there are others as well, for instance, high level of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs).
These “primary” influences lead to “secondary”, in part adaptive, effects, for instance changes in mitochondrial density and gene expression.
Clinically, the influences of the diet are considered as anticonvulsive and neuroprotective, although neuroprotection can also lead to prevention of seizures.
Potential clinical implications of these mechanisms are discussed.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Politi, Keren& Shemer-Meiri, Lilach& Shuper, Avinoam& Aharoni, S.. 2011. The Ketogenic Diet 2011 : How It Works. Epilepsy Research and Treatment،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-511879
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Politi, Keren…[et al.]. The Ketogenic Diet 2011 : How It Works. Epilepsy Research and Treatment No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-511879
American Medical Association (AMA)
Politi, Keren& Shemer-Meiri, Lilach& Shuper, Avinoam& Aharoni, S.. The Ketogenic Diet 2011 : How It Works. Epilepsy Research and Treatment. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-511879
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-511879