A ketogenic diet is used to treat epilepsy because:
A) Dietary fat competes with amino acids needed for neurotransmitter synthesis.
B) High levels of blood ketones block the excitatory effect of neurotransmitters involved in epileptic seizure.
C) High blood ketones enhance the effects of anti-seizure medication.
D) Carbohydrate restriction normalizes the high blood sugar levels seen in epilepsy.
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