The Claim

Gastrointestinal issues affect approximately 49% of pediatric epilepsy patients within the first 3 months of initiating the Classic Ketogenic Diet, representing the most common short-term adverse effect.

Source: Short and long-term side effects of the Classic Ketogenic Diet in pediatric epilepsy treatment: A systematic review of clinical trials.

What the research says

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Supports
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Quantitative
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In plain English

About half of kids with epilepsy who start the classic ketogenic diet get stomach problems like constipation, diarrhea, or nausea in the first 3 months, making it the most common side effect.

See the scientific wording

Gastrointestinal issues occur in approximately 49% of pediatric epilepsy patients treated with the Classic Ketogenic Diet during the first 3 months of treatment, making them the most common short-term side effect

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Short and long-term side effects of the Classic Ketogenic Diet in pediatric epilepsy treatment: A systematic review of clinical trials.

    The study looked at children with epilepsy using the Classic Ketogenic Diet and found that about 49% had stomach problems in the first 3 months, which was the most common side effect - exactly matching what the claim says.

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