The Curious Clinicians 79 - Kurious Keto
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Oct 19, 2023 This episode explores the use and effectiveness of a ketogenic diet for controlling seizures in refractory epilepsy. It discusses the origins and effectiveness of the diet, the potential anti-convulsant properties of acetone, and the historical use of dietary therapy for epilepsy.
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Ketogenic Diet for Epilepsy
- Avi Cooper had a patient with severe refractory epilepsy treated with a ketogenic diet.
- He found it fascinating that a diet could impact seizures, alongside medications.
Low-Fat Diets for Chylothoraces
- Avi Cooper, as a pulmonologist, uses low-fat diets to treat chylothoraces.
- Reducing dietary fat intake minimizes chyle flow into the pleural space.
Intuitive vs. Non-Intuitive Dietary Therapies
- Dietary therapies can be effective for specific conditions like scurvy or diabetes.
- A ketogenic diet for epilepsy seems less intuitive.