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The ketogenic diet (KD) is a nutritional approach characterized by high fat, low carbohydrate, and adequate protein intake, aiming to induce a metabolic state of ketosis. In response to carbohydrate restriction, the body produces ketone bodies to meet its energy needs. This state is particularly used as a therapeutic tool in the treatment of epilepsy. Medical Applications The ketogenic diet is primarily applied in the treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy, but it may also be used for certain meta