Low Glycemic Index Treatment

The Low Glycemic Index Treatment (LGIT) restricts the diet to only those foods with a Glycemic Index of less than 50[1]. However, the LGIT is more than just restricting the glycemic index, and requires a fat intake of 60% with a ketogenic ratio of 1:1[2]. The LGIT is similar to the Modified Atkins Diet and restricts carbohydrates to 40-60 grams/day[3]. The LGIT does not start with a hospital stay or a fast[4]. Although less restrictive, the LGIT has similar success rates to the traditional ketogenic diet, with more than 50% of patients achieving more than 50% seizure reduction and some becoming seizure free[5]. There have been no severe side effects from the LGIT, but minor problems include acidosis and constipation[6].

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  1. Eric. Kossoff, Ketogenic diets : treatments for epilepsy and other disorders, date 2011, publisher Demos Health, location New York, isbn 1-936303-10-8, Kindle Offset 3230
  2. Eric. Kossoff, Ketogenic diets : treatments for epilepsy and other disorders, date 2011, publisher Demos Health, location New York, isbn 1-936303-10-8, Kindle Offset 3220
  3. Eric. Kossoff, Ketogenic diets : treatments for epilepsy and other disorders, date 2011, publisher Demos Health, location New York, isbn 1-936303-10-8, Kindle Offset 3228
  4. Eric. Kossoff, Ketogenic diets : treatments for epilepsy and other disorders, date 2011, publisher Demos Health, location New York, isbn 1-936303-10-8, Kindle Offset 2888
  5. Eric. Kossoff, Ketogenic diets : treatments for epilepsy and other disorders, date 2011, publisher Demos Health, location New York, isbn 1-936303-10-8, Kindle Offset 3246
  6. Eric. Kossoff, Ketogenic diets : treatments for epilepsy and other disorders, date 2011, publisher Demos Health, location New York, isbn 1-936303-10-8, Kindle Offset 3252