The
ketogenic diet is a high-fat,
low-carbohydrate diet that imitates
ketone bodies from
hunger produce,is a kind of
treatment for
children with
refractory epilepsy.
Autism is a subtype of pervasive developmental disorder characterized by impaired
social interaction,
language barriers and
stereotyped behavior.Some
children may be associated with
epilepsy.Early
rehabilitation education and
training are the main
method of
treatment.This
review summarized
ketogenic diet clinical applications for the
treatment of
children with
autism and potential mechanisms.