Epilepsy
An established dietary treatment for drug-resistant epilepsy.
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Specialist clinical dietetics · New Zealand
Medicalised
Ketogenic Therapy
Dr Charlene Tan-Smith
DProfPrac · PostDipPaeds · FHiNZ
New Zealand Registered Dietitian
Specialist medical ketogenic dietary therapy for epilepsy and neurological conditions, grounded in Charlene's clinical experience and practice.
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Medical ketogenic dietary therapy
Medical ketogenic dietary therapy is a carefully calculated treatment that helps the body use fat for fuel and produce ketones. It combines a high fat intake with controlled protein and limited carbohydrates. Research primarily supports its use in drug-resistant epilepsy, while applications in other neurological conditions continue to be studied.
Neurological conditions
Ketogenic dietary approaches under investigation for other neurological conditions.
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An emerging area of interest. Clinical information is being prepared.
About this emerging area →Current service availability
I am currently unable to accept new patients directly. For epilepsy and drug-resistant epilepsy, please seek a referral through your local public neurology team.
Services may be available through some Health New Zealand regional arrangements. Contact me for information.
Charlene’s experience
Experience behind your care.
Charlene has been a registered dietitian since 2005, with extensive experience in paediatric ketogenic dietary therapy, clinical practice and the development of specialist services.
Ketogenic Diet Therapy New Zealand is Charlene’s specialist clinical practice, built on her experience in public and private dietetics and her international and professional relationships.
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