Epilepsy

The modified Atkins diet (MAD), mainly introduced in the early 2000s, is a less restrictive change to the traditional ketogenic diet. Along with the medium ...

All told, results showed 13 increased metabolites in plasma, which included a 4.10-fold increase in ketone body 3-hydroxybutyric acid, decreased palmitic acid in cortex, and 11 decreased metabolites in hippocampus, which had top associations with mitochondrial functions. The modified Atkins diet (MAD), mainly introduced in the early 2000s, is a less restrictive change to the traditional ketogenic diet. MAD differs from ketogenic diets in that there is no fluid or calorie restriction or limitation, as well as no restrictions on proteins.

Other lives: Teacher and charity worker who co-founded Sudep Action, which helps those affected by sudden unexplained death in epilepsy syndrome.

From the age of seven, Jennifer went to Mayfield boarding school in East Sussex. Initially living in Chelsea, in 1967 they moved to a house in Fulham, where Jennifer would remain for the rest of her life. She was more intent on adventure, however, and after Mayfield became a librarian in the London Library (1952-54) before going to Rome, in 1956, where she worked as an au pair, and then to the Sorbonne in Paris to do French studies (1957-58). Sir Laurence later went on to become head of the Royal Geographical Society. Jennifer channelled her grief into producing Epilepsy and the Young Adult (1990), a booklet designed to help those who are diagnosed in their teens, and, with other bereaved families, founded Epilepsy Bereaved, now Jennifer’s career in education and charity work spanned more than 60 years, which enabled her to have a positive impact on the lives of hundreds of children and families.