Impact of L-carnitine supplementation on gastric emptying and bowel function in pediatric ketogenic diet therapy: a clinical trial

Impact of L-carnitine supplementation on gastric emptying and bowel function in pediatric ketogenic diet therapy: a clinical trial

Abstract Ketogenic diet (KD) is an excess fat, enough protein, and minimal carbohydrate diet. The high fat content in KD lowers the oesophageal sphincter tone, slows gastric emptying, and decreases intestinal transit time. The primary aim of the current clinical trial was to study the effect of L-ca...

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Main Authors: May Fouad Nassar, Mennatallah Osama Shata, Shrouk Mohamed Awadallah, Mennatallah Ayman Youssef, Haya Essam Ibrahim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2024-11-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Subjects:
Clinical trial
Ketogenic diet
Pediatric drug resistant epilepsy
L-carnitine
Gastric emptying
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-78779-4
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