Recently I read a report about using the Atkins Diet for Infantile Spasms. I was intrigued as I worked for the late Robert Atkins, MD as his director of his center in NYC on East 55th street
The study looked at 91 children ages 9 months to 3 years There were positive results for those consuming the Modified Atkins Diet. We do know that the Atkins diet is used successfully for weight loss as patients achieve a state of ketosis Unlike the ketogenic diet (which has been beneficial in seizure disorder etc) the Atkins diet does not restrict fluid and does not need to be started in a hospital)
The article stated that since the Atkins diet is less restrictive than the ketogenic diet, it may be considered as an alternative to the ketogenic diet in children with infantile spasms (also called West Syndrome)
I want to thank Dr Atkins for giving the chance to work side by side with him many years ago. I highly respected and admired Robert Atkins He was a pioneer The work with him allowed me to explore and study supplements and herbs which I use today in my practice The work with him allowed me to study and complete the Fellowship of Integrative Medicine with Andrew Weil MD
Until tomorrow…