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Ketogenic Therapy for Epilepsy | Kelly Faltersack MS, RDN, LDN, CD | The Metabolic Link Ep.19

Ketogenic Therapy for Epilepsy | Kelly Faltersack MS, RDN, LDN, CD | The Metabolic Link Ep.19

FromThe Metabolic Link


Ketogenic Therapy for Epilepsy | Kelly Faltersack MS, RDN, LDN, CD | The Metabolic Link Ep.19

FromThe Metabolic Link

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Length:
46 minutes
Released:
Jul 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

On this week’s episode of The Metabolic Link, our host and MHS Co-organizer Victoria Field interviewed Kelly Faltersack, a registered dietitian nutritionist, who specializes in treating patients with ketogenic diet therapy as an effective treatment for epilepsy and other neurological disorders. Kelly Faltersack MS, RDN, LDN, CD is a registered dietitian nutritionist at UW Health in Madison, Wisconsin. Kelly has over 10 years of experience as a registered dietitian nutritionist, and five years of experience in neuro intensive care. She has specialized in ketogenic metabolic therapy for adults with epilepsy and other neurological conditions since 2016. Kelly has co-authored publications on ketogenic metabolic therapy and serves on the medical advisory board for the Glut1 Deficiency Foundation.This episode is chock-full of resources and tips, and Kelly's passion for improving the health of her patients is evident. Kelly will also be a speaker at Metabolic Health Summit 2024 in Clearwater, Florida. Early Bird pricing for MHS 2024 ends Aug 1st! Register at metabolichealthsummit.com. In this episode, we cover:Kelly’s personal experience with the healing power of diet and nutritionThe benefits of ketogenic diet therapy for epilepsy and other neurological disordersHow to tailor the ketogenic diet to be sustainable for your patients’ lifestyleThe discrepancy between available ketogenic therapies for children with epilepsy vs adultsIn every episode of The Metabolic Link, we'll uncover the very latest research on metabolic health and therapy. If you like this episode, please share it, subscribe, follow, and leave us a comment or review on whichever platform you use to tune in!You can find us on all your major podcast players here and full episodes are also up on our Metabolic Health Summit YouTube channel, Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Buzzsprout.Thanks for listening! Follow us on social media @metabolichealthsummit for the latest science on metabolic health and therapy. Please keep in mind: The Metabolic Link does not provide medical or health advice, but rather general information that does not serve as a substitute for a licensed healthcare professional. Never delay in seeking medical advice from an appropriately licensed medical provider for any health condition that you may have.
Released:
Jul 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Welcome to The Metabolic Link, a medical and science podcast that explores the common thread of metabolism in health and disease. Join Dr. Dominic D'Agostino PhD, Dr. Angela Poff PhD, and Victoria Field as they dive into the latest research on metabolic health and therapy alongside some of the world’s leading experts. They'll also discuss how this science is being applied in the real world. This is where science meets society.