2. Ketogenic diet (KD) usually refers to a diet with extremely low carbohydrate content, moderate protein content and high fat content, with the purpose of inducing ketosis or ketosis. Ketone body is an alternative energy source for neurons and other cells that cannot metabolize fatty acids directly. Urine ketone level is often used as an indicator of dietary compliance. The "classic" ketogenic diet usually refers to a diet with very low carbohydrate under medical supervision, and the ratio of dietary fat to dietary protein and carbohydrate is 4: 1 or 3: 1.
3. Ketogenic diet begins with observing that hunger can reduce seizures. A long time ago, Hippocrates used hunger therapy to treat epilepsy. The Bible mentioned that hunger therapy was a method to treat epilepsy. In the19th century, this therapy has been used to treat intractable epilepsy in children for decades.
In September of 20021year, researchers from American Association of Responsible Physicians, new york University, University of Pennsylvania, George Washington University and Bellevue Hospital in new york made a comprehensive evaluation of ketogenic diet, weighing the advantages and disadvantages of ketogenic diet and chronic diseases. The results show that for most people, the risks of ketogenic diet outweigh the benefits.