A low-carbohydrate, ketogenic reduces narcolepsy symptoms. - GreenMedInfo Summary

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. [email protected]

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
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Narcolepsy : CK(117) : AC(16)
Therapeutic Actions : Dietary Modification: Low Carbohydrate/Ketogenic : CK(2781) : AC(477)

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Key Research Topics

Disease

Narcolepsy

Therapeutic Actions

Dietary Modification: Low Carbohydrate/Ketogenic

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