Efficacy, Tolerability and Adherence of the Modified Atkins Diet on Drug-resistant Epilepsy
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2016-12-30
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The Atkins Diet Modified (ADM) is the best alternative treatment for drug-resistant epilepsy,
There is a high prevalence worldwide , especially in Latin American countries, including
Mexico.
Low income earners, many of which do not have a social security, must meet the high costs by
Antiepileptic Drugs (AEDS), which in addition should be used in conjunction or combination
therapy, because monotherapy is insufficient .
The diet adkins makes some changes in the traditional food habits by others that are
accessible and not necessarily expensive, whose mechanism allows for better control of the
seizures.