Ketogenic Sweetener Info Sheet - Epilepsy Quality of Life

Refined sugar should not be used as part of a ketogenic diet. Some sweeteners can be used as an alternative option to sugar as part of a ketogenic diet, as they do not affect blood glucose or ketone levels.

Download the resource below to see a comprehensive guide about sweeteners that you should and shouldn’t use if you have chosen to go on the Keto diet for epilepsy. See below some examples:

Some Sweeteners you can use:

Aspartame

Saccharin

Stevia

Sucralose

Cyclamate

Some Sweeteners you should first contact your dietitian about:

Glycerol

Isomalt

Lactitol

Some Sweeteners you should avoid:

Corn Sugar

Fructose

Glucose

Honey

Lactose

Molasses

Sorbitol