Is the ketogenic diet nutritionally complete?
No. The KD is deficient in many nutrients, including calcium and many B vitamins that are essential for proper functioning. In order to meet your child’s nutritional needs while on the diet, vitamin supplements are necessary. At a minimum, a multivitamin and calcium supplement is required. Most of them can be purchased at your local grocery store or pharmacy. Your dietitian will recommend the correct amount of vitamins along with any other additional supplements that might be needed on an individual basis.
