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Dietary Modification - Low Carbohydrate-Ketogenic

Diet therapy for narcolepsy.

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Abstract Title:

Diet therapy for narcolepsy.

Abstract Source:

Neurology. 2004 Jun 22;62(12):2300-2. PMID: 15210901

Abstract Author(s):

A M Husain, W S Yancy, S T Carwile, P P Miller, E C Westman

Article Affiliation:

Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Abstract:

The effects of a low-carbohydrate, ketogenic diet (LCKD) on sleepiness and other narcolepsy symptoms were studied. Nine patients with narcolepsy were asked to adhere to the Atkins' diet plan, and their symptoms were assessed using the Narcolepsy Symptom Status Questionnaire (NSSQ). The NSSQ-Total score decreased by 18% from 161.9 to 133.5 (p = 0.0019) over 8 weeks. Patients with narcolepsy experienced modest improvements in daytime sleepiness on an LCKD.

Article Published Date : Jun 22, 2004
Category: DIETARY MODIFICATION
DIETARY MODIFICATION, Dietary Modification - Low Carbohydrate-Ketogenic, Narcolepsy, Human Study