Hi everyone!
I have Complex Partial Seizures which are controlled by 1000mg Keppra*2 + 100mg Lamictal*2 (haven't had one for more than a year). Due to my reactions to the weather changes (energy level drops), I am thinking of going keto since it promises stable energy levels. It is also very good for muscle gain and weight loss. Moreover, I found out that it is a treatment for epilepsy (not sure how applicable that is for me, being 24 years old).
However, in order to have more muscles, I need about 150g of protein. If we go by Keto Ratio for epileptics, that'd mean that I have to get 450g fat per day, which is impossible.
My questions is: do I get any epilepsy-related benefits from keto if I don't keep to epilepsy keto ratio, but just try to get my net carbs under 20g per day?
I was talking to my doctor and she is not familiar with keto diet. I don't have anyone else to ask.
I have Complex Partial Seizures which are controlled by 1000mg Keppra*2 + 100mg Lamictal*2 (haven't had one for more than a year). Due to my reactions to the weather changes (energy level drops), I am thinking of going keto since it promises stable energy levels. It is also very good for muscle gain and weight loss. Moreover, I found out that it is a treatment for epilepsy (not sure how applicable that is for me, being 24 years old).
However, in order to have more muscles, I need about 150g of protein. If we go by Keto Ratio for epileptics, that'd mean that I have to get 450g fat per day, which is impossible.
My questions is: do I get any epilepsy-related benefits from keto if I don't keep to epilepsy keto ratio, but just try to get my net carbs under 20g per day?
I was talking to my doctor and she is not familiar with keto diet. I don't have anyone else to ask.