Are there any adverse effects of the ketogenic diet?
The most common adverse effect of the diet is constipation. There are several options available to prevent this problem including eating high fiber vegetables that are allowed on the diet and drinking enough water. A less common adverse effect is kidney stones. This problem can be prevented by making sure that the child drinks enough water. Other less common adverse effects include elevated lipids and decreased growth rate. Ask your ketogenic diet team about these effects.
