Scientists from the US have come to the conclusion that proper diet is a more effective way to maintain good health in people with epileptic seizures. Unlike drug treatment, this method practically does not cause health complications.
The study, which showed that a diet with reduced carbohydrates and higher protein is able to protect against epileptic seizures disease was conducted by experts from Johns Hopkins University. Doctors set the task to determine the significance of diet for the lifestyle of people are prone to epileptic seizures. As a result, experts said that properly chosen diet not only facilitates the existence of epilepsy, but is a preferred means of treatment than treatment with drugs.
The experiment was staged by scientists, it lasted three months. It was attended by patients 18-53 years of age. Participants experience was offered diet with emphasis on the strict limitation of carbohydrates to 15 grams each day. How to convince physicians, diet in which calories epileptics obtained mainly from protein and fat (eggs, meat, vegetable oil) - contributed to the development of organic substances in the body ketones, which allowed 50% reduction in the intensity of seizures.
Importantly, three months protein diet did not cause the participants of the experiment the side effects associated with their diet. As shown by a medical examination, cholesterol and triglyceride levels in people remained moderate. (READ MORE)
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