Benefits of Modified Atkins Diet in Treating Epileptic Spasms (Premium)
When a child is suffering from daily epileptic spasms, despite conventional treatment, a significant change in diet is well worth exploring. New research published in April 2021 highlights the potential benefit of a modified Atkins diet (MAD) for seizure control. See a summary of findings below, along with an explanation of how the standard Atkins Diet varies from the less strict, modified version.