2. Introduction
• Dr. Dominic D'Agostino serves as an assistant
professor at the University of South Florida, where
his research emphasizes metabolic therapies for
epilepsy and its associated symptoms, including
muscle atrophy. Dr. Dominic D'Agostino holds a
bachelor of science in nutrition science from Rutgers
University and doctor of philosophy from the
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.
The ketogenic diet is one of the latest examples of
metabolic therapies currently being researched as a
potential treatment for epilepsy.
3. Ketogenic Diet
• The ketogenic diet, a modified approach to the
Atkins diet, may be especially helpful for patients
around the world who fail to qualify for epilepsy
surgery. Sometimes known as the low-carb, high fat
(LCHF) diet, the ketogenic diet focuses on
minimizing the production of glucose and insulin
while promoting the liver’s production of ketones,
which are used as energy. Prior to beginning the
ketogenic diet for any reason, as a possible
treatment for epilepsy or otherwise, individuals
should consult with a physician and undergo a pre-
diet medical assessment. For more information on
these approaches visit ketonutrition.org
