The Ketogenic Diet and Autism — Part 1
Kelly Barnhill, MBA, CN, CCN, gives an overview of the ketogenic diet and autism, beginning with a research history of its effect on epilepsy. The speaker discusses trends in ketogenic diet usage, the pros and cons of using this diet, and recorded efficacy. Barnhill touches on the modified Keto Diet/LGIT Approach and summarizes recent evidence suggesting the Keto Diet improves behavior in autistic children.
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