Dieta cetogênica e dieta de Atkins modificada no tratamento da epilepsia refratária em crianças e adultos

Abstract

Introduction: Ketogenic Diet (KD) and Modified Atkins Diet (MAD) are world-widely therapeutic diets used in the treatment of intractable epilepsy in children and adults. In Brazil those therapies are few indicated and restricted for some centers. Methods: Revision of literature for the application of KD and MAD in the treatment of intractable epilepsy. Conclusions: KD and MAD are effective and secure in the treatment of intractable epilepsy. The follow up of these patients must be rigorous, with a trained staff to anticipate the potential risks and elaborating diversified and palatable diets.