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The effect of ketogenic diet on thyroid functions in children with drug-resistant epilepsy

Yılmaz, Ünsal; Nalbantoğlu, Özlem; Güzin, Yiğithan; Edizer, Selvinaz; Akışin, Zeynep; Pekuz, Serdar; Kırkgöz, Hatice Hilal; Yavuz, Merve; Ünalp, Aycan; Özkan, Behzat

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April 12, 2021

10.1007/s10072-021-05225-y

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Abstract:

Ketogenic diet (KD) remains a valuable treatment option for children with drug-resistant epilepsy. However, it may cause many well-known adverse effects such as dyslipidemia or kidney stones. But, its effects on thyroid functions are largely unknown.