Case Study
Published: 15 November, 2022 | Volume 6 - Issue 1 | Pages: 068-072
Objective: To evaluate the effects on quality of life and body composition of a Ketogenic Diet (KD) in a woman with Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease.
Methods: Physical (PCS) and mental (MCS) health conditions were evaluated with the SF-36 questionnaire; dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry was used to determine body composition; parameters were determined at baseline and after 12 weeks of KD.
Results: At baseline PCS and MCS were 20.6 and 20.7 respectively with 37.9% fat mass. After 12 weeks SF-36 values significantly improved: PCS 55 and MCS 66.1 with 33.9% fat mass.
Conclusion: KD improved the patient’s quality of life and decreased fat mass. Further studies will be needed to better elucidate the beneficial effects of KD among people with CMT.
Read Full Article HTML DOI: 10.29328/journal.afns.1001040 Cite this Article Read Full Article PDF
Ketogenic diet; Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease; Ketone bodies; KD; Neuropathy
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