While the exact science of what happens isn’t fully understood, the diet has been used for a century to help alleviate epileptic seizures, particularly in children.
While the exact science of what happens isn’t fully understood, the diet has been used for a century to help alleviate epileptic seizures, particularly in children. It’s believed that a combination of the high-fat and low-sugar content has an effect on how “excitable” the brain is and, thus, reduces seizures.