The ketogenic diet, where over 90% of calories are derived from fat is an effective treatment for epilepsy

This post includes a synopsis on a study published in Subcell Biochem. 2008;49:241-68 and a recipe for reverse sear steak.

Study title and authors:

Altered lipid metabolism in brain injury and disorders.                                             Amazon:

Adibhatla RM, Hatcher JF.

Department of Neurological Surgery, Cardiovascular Research Center, Neuroscience Training Program, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI., William S. Middleton Veterans Affairs Hospital, Madison, WI 53792, USA.

This paper can be accessed at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18751914

In this review Adibhatla finds that ketogenic diet where over 90% of calories are derived from fat is an effective treatment for epilepsy.

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Recipe of the day
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Reverse Sear Steak

Ingredients:

Ribeye Steak

Instructions:
■Pat dry and season the steak.
■Preheat the oven to 275 degrees Fahrenheit.
■Place a wire cooling rack on a cookie sheet then put the steak on the cooling rack. This allows hot air to circulate around the entire steak.
■Bake the steak until the internal temperature is 100-110 degrees.
■Drizzle a little oil in a pan over high heat. Just as the pan begins to smoke, drop the steak in the pan.
■Cook the steak for 2 minutes on each side.



Ketogenic diet is a promising therapy for patients with myoclonic-astatic epilepsy

This post includes a summary of a paper pPublished in Epileptic Disorders 2006 Jun;8(2):151-5 and a recipe for herby meat patties.

Study title and authors:
Ketogenic diet in patients with myoclonic-astatic epilepsy.

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Caraballo RH, Cersósimo RO, Sakr D, Cresta A, Escobal N, Fejerman N.

Servicio de Neurología, Hospital de Pediatría "Prof Dr Juan P Garrahan", Buenos Aires, Argentina. rhcaraballo@arnet.com.ar

This paper can be accessed at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16793577?dopt=Abstract
 
The author concludes: "The ketogenic diet is a promising therapy for patients with myoclonic-astatic epilepsy, with over half the children showing a > 50% reduction in seizures, and seizure-freedom in 18%. In drug resistant cases of myoclonic-astatic epilepsy, the diet should be considered early in the course of this syndrome and not as a last resort".

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Recipe of the day

Herby Meat Patties

Ingredients:

450g/1lb ground beef or lamb

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1 small red onion, peeled and finely chopped

10ml/2tsp fresh thyme leaves

30ml/2tbsp wholegrain mustard

Salt and freshly milled black pepper

Method:

1.In a large bowl mix together all the ingredients except the flour.

2.Lightly dust your hands in a little flour and shape into twelve 5cm/2inch patties.

3.Cook on a preheated grill or barbecue for 6-8 minutes on each side turning occasionally until cooked.



The ketogenic diet reduces seizures in children with Dravet syndrome

Published in Epilepsia. 2005 Sep;46(9):1539-44.

Ketogenic diet in patients with Dravet syndrome.
Caraballo RH, Cersósimo RO, Sakr D, Cresta A, Escobal N, Fejerman N.
Servicio de Neurología, Hospital de Pediatría Prof Dr Juan P Garrahan, Buenos Aires, Argentina. rcaraballo@janssen.com.ar

This study can be accessed at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16146451?dopt=Abstract
 
Caraballo concludes: "Considering the severity and intractability of seizures in patients with Dravet syndrome, the fact that 10 of the 13 children who remained on the diet had a significant reduction in number of seizures shows that the ketogenic diet is at present an interesting therapeutic alternative. Even in patients in whom seizure reduction was not dramatic, quality of life improved".

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Epileptic patients benefit from up to a 90% reduction in seizures with a ketogenic diet

This post includes a summary of a paper published in Epilepsia 1999 Dec;40(12):1721-6 and a recipe for lamb skuets.

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Study title and authors:

The ketogenic diet for intractable epilepsy in adults: preliminary results.

Sirven J, Whedon B, Caplan D, Liporace J, Glosser D, O'Dwyer J, Sperling MR.

Jefferson Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, Department of Neurology, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Sirven.Joseph@mayo.edu

This paper can be accessed at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10612335?dopt=Abstract

Epileptic patients benefited from up to a 90% reduction in seizures with a ketogenic diet.

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Recipe of the day

Lamb Skuets

Food Mall: Lamb

Ingredients:

450g/1lb lamb leg steaks, cut into 2.5cm/1inch cubes
1 red onion, peeled and cut into wedges
50g/2oz butter
1 sprig fresh rosemary

Method:
Cut the leg steaks into 2.5cm/1inch cubes and thread onto skewers with the onion. Melt the butter and add leaves from the rosemary, brush over the skewers and cook under a preheated grill or barbecue for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally.



The ketogenic diet is an effective treatment for adolescents with epilepsy

This post includes a summary of a study published in Epilepsia Volume: 44 Issue: 6 Pages: 847-851 JUN 2003 and a recipe for hot beef satays.

Study title and authors:
The ketogenic diet: Adolescents can do it, too

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Author(s): Mady MA, Kossoff EH, McGregor AL, Wheless JW, Pyzik PL, Freeman JM

Johns Hopkins Med Inst, Dept Neurol, Pediat Epilepsy Ctr, Baltimore, MD 21205 USA
Univ Texas, Texas Comprehens Epilepsy Program, Houston, TX USA

This study can be accessed at: http://cel.isiknowledge.com/InboundService.do?product=CEL&action=retrieve&SrcApp=Highwire&UT=000183840300015&SID=R2Bpc8kEOGgH9GKB324&Init=Yes&SrcAuth=Highwire&mode=FullRecord&customersID=Highwire

The study reported that the ketogenic diet is an effective treatment for adolescents with epilepsy.

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Recipe of the day

Hot Beef Satays

Ingredients:

450g/1lb beef sirloin, rump or topside steaks, cut into 2.5cm/1inch cubes

For the Marinade:

30ml/2tbsp coconut milk

Food Mall: Sirloin

1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped

1 garlic clove, peeled and finely crushed

Salt and freshly milled black pepper

1 large handful freshly chopped coriander

Extra coriander leaves and finely chopped red chilli, to garnish

Method:

1.Prepare the marinade ingredients in a large shallow bowl.

2.Thread equal amounts of the beef cubes onto 4 short metal or wooden skewers, place into the marinade and coat the beef cubes. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.

3.Cook the steaks according to preference on a preheated grill or barbecue, turning once.

4.Serve the satays scattered with extra coriander leaves and chopped red chilli.

Ketogenic diet helps patients remain seizure free

blished in the J Inherit Metab Dis. 2002 Oct;25(6):449-60.

Introduction of a ketogenic diet in young infants.
Klepper J, Leiendecker B, Bredahl R, Athanassopoulos S, Heinen F, Gertsen E, Flörcken A, Metz A, Voit T.
Department of Pediatric Neurology, University of Essen, Essen, Germany. joerg.klepper@uni-essen.de

This paper can be accessed at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12555938?dopt=Abstract
 
All patients remained seizure-free on the ketogenic diet.

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Study reports the ketogenic diet is a safe and effective treatment for infants with intractable seizures

Published in PEDIATRICS Vol. 108 No. 1 July 2001, pp. 129-133

Experience With the Ketogenic Diet in Infants
Douglas R. Nordli Jr*, Maxine M. Kuroda*, Joanne Carroll, Dorcas Y. Koenigsberger, Lawrence J. Hirsch§, Harlan J. Bruner, William T. Seidel¶, #, and Darryl C. De Vivo¶
From the * Epilepsy Center, Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois; and Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Division, § Adult Section of the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, ¶ Division of Pediatric Neurology, and # Pediatric Section of the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, New York.

This paper can be accessed at: http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/abstract/108/1/129?ijkey=1de395b3454ce6abb15331364814956029f0a479&keytype2=tf_ipsecsha
 
Nordli concludes: "The ketogenic diet should be considered safe and effective treatment for infants with intractable seizures".

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