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The Low Glycemic Index Treatment (LGIT) restricts the diet to only those foods with a [[Glycemic Index]] of less than 50<ref name="Kossoff-2011-3230"/>. 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<ref name="Kossoff-2011-3220"/>. The LGIT is similar to the [[Modified Atkins Diet]] and restricts carbohydrates to 40-60 grams/day<ref name="Kossoff-2011-3228"/>. The LGIT does not start with a hospital stay or a fast<ref name="Kossoff-2011-2888"/>. 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<ref name="Kossoff-2011-3246"/>. There have been no severe side effects from the LGIT, but minor problems include acidosis and constipation<ref name="Kossoff-2011-3252"/>.
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<ref name="Kossoff-2011-3252">Eric. Kossoff, [http://www.amazon.com/Ketogenic-Diets-Eric-H-Kossoff/dp/1936303108 Ketogenic diets : treatments for epilepsy and other disorders], date 2011, publisher Demos Health, location New York, isbn 1-936303-10-8, Kindle Offset 3252</ref>
<ref name="Kossoff-2011-3246">Eric. Kossoff, [http://www.amazon.com/Ketogenic-Diets-Eric-H-Kossoff/dp/1936303108 Ketogenic diets : treatments for epilepsy and other disorders], date 2011, publisher Demos Health, location New York, isbn 1-936303-10-8, Kindle Offset 3246</ref>
<ref name="Kossoff-2011-2888">Eric. Kossoff, [http://www.amazon.com/Ketogenic-Diets-Eric-H-Kossoff/dp/1936303108 Ketogenic diets : treatments for epilepsy and other disorders], date 2011, publisher Demos Health, location New York, isbn 1-936303-10-8, Kindle Offset 2888</ref>
<ref name="Kossoff-2011-3228">Eric. Kossoff, [http://www.amazon.com/Ketogenic-Diets-Eric-H-Kossoff/dp/1936303108 Ketogenic diets : treatments for epilepsy and other disorders], date 2011, publisher Demos Health, location New York, isbn 1-936303-10-8, Kindle Offset 3228</ref>
<ref name="Kossoff-2011-3220">Eric. Kossoff, [http://www.amazon.com/Ketogenic-Diets-Eric-H-Kossoff/dp/1936303108 Ketogenic diets : treatments for epilepsy and other disorders], date 2011, publisher Demos Health, location New York, isbn 1-936303-10-8, Kindle Offset 3220</ref>
<ref name="Kossoff-2011-3230">Eric. Kossoff, [http://www.amazon.com/Ketogenic-Diets-Eric-H-Kossoff/dp/1936303108 Ketogenic diets : treatments for epilepsy and other disorders], date 2011, publisher Demos Health, location New York, isbn 1-936303-10-8, Kindle Offset 3230</ref>
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