Therapeutic Ketogenic Diets

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Therapeutic ketogenic diets are a type of medical nutrition therapy (also known as ketogenic diet therapy, or ketogenic metabolic therapy) used as adjunct therapy for specific physical and mental health conditions, implemented with medical oversight.

Note: These diets do not “reverse” or “cure” but, along with other treatments, can help put symptoms into remission. This article, written in relation to type 2 diabetes, explains the distinction between reversing or curing a disease and achieving remission. The other articles that are linked below explain how individual psychiatrists may choose to adjust treatment once their patient is stable on a therapeutic diet, and this discussion is between you and your doctor.

A therapeutic ketogenic diet is different than “keto” for weight loss and improved metabolic health, and it is important to understand the difference before requesting services. For this reason, we recommend that you read this article: A Keto Diet and a Therapeutic Ketogenic Diet are Very Different.

3:1 Therapeutic Ketogenic Diet

A 3:1 Therapeutic Ketogenic Diet is used as adjunct treatment in specific physical conditions (epilepsy, seizure disorder, glioblastoma, gliosarcoma), as well as specific mental health conditions, under a doctor’s supervision.

Note: If you are considering triating a 3:1 Therapeutic Ketogenic Diet for mental health purposes, the first step is to discuss this with your doctor. Please download the Medical Supervision of Patient Form for your doctor to complete and then fax it to the office.

There is no set package for the 3:1 Therapeutic Ketogenic Diet, but we would be glad to provide you with a quotation. Please download and complete the Intake and Service Option Form available under the Book an Appointment tab, and when you send it to us, please let us know the time frame you need to design and implement, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

2:1 Therapeutic Ketogenic Diet

A 2:1 Therapeutic Ketogenic Diet may be implemented as adjunct therapy (along with medication) for other mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, and some types of bipolar disorder.

This type of diet may also be followed by those seeking overall improved mental health and who are not taking any prescription medications.

Note: If you are considering trialing a 2:1 Therapeutic Ketogenic Diet for mental health and are currently taking any prescription medications, the first step is to discuss this idea with your doctor. You can download the Medical Supervision of Patient Form for your doctor to complete and fax to the office before beginning services.

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Customized Nutrition Package

Dietary support for other health conditions, including Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome – hypermobility subtype (hEDS), Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), and histamine intolerance.

Want to dive into the research?

Before we meet, you might find these articles of interest.

- Histamine Intolerance, MCAS and How Dietary Changes Help
- Dietary Support for Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS)

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Beginning Therapeutic Diet Services

Thinking of starting a 3:1 or 2:1 Therapeutic Ketogenic Diet? The first step is to download the Medical Supervision of Patient Form and discuss the idea with your doctor.

For those with hEDS, MCAS, or POTS, I would be glad to help support your complex nutrition needs.

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