Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center

Mischer Neuroscience Institute

Dietary Programs

As part of our multi-disciplined approach to treating epilepsy, Memorial Hermann’s specialists work with physicians to develop dietary programs that can play an important role in managing the disorder.

We create high-fat, low-carbohydrate diets that help produce large amounts of ketones, which are a type of acid left over when the body burns its own fat for fuel. These diets can help avoid the side effects of some medications and have been shown to reduce the frequency of seizures in many patients.

For more information or physician referral, call 713-222-CARE (2273).