Nutritional Supplementation

Supplementation ensures complete nutrition while the child is fueled with ketones for brain repair. Curcumin from turmeric has strong anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic properties. Lycopene has research support for shrinking prostate tissue and is concentrated in tomatoes. Niacinamide (nicotinamide) is the preferred form of vitamin B3 for anti-inflammatory use because it does not cause the flushing associated with niacin. Vitamin B1 is especially critical among B vitamins on the ketogenic diet, with unfortified nutritional yeast as the preferred source. Electrolytes including potassium, magnesium, calcium, sodium, and chloride require supplementation on a ketogenic diet, sourced from vegetables and electrolyte supplements. Single-pathway supplements like saw palmetto will not produce meaningful results if the broader hormonal environment remains elevated. RBC magnesium is the correct test to assess magnesium status because serum magnesium is insensitive to deficiency. Vitamin D, Magnesium, and B complex have the broadest and most consistent evidence base among supplements for longevity-relevant outcomes. Vitamin D appears across virtually every organ system in integrative medicin…