Supplementation

Noah is not only on the Ketogenic Diet, he is heavily supplemented too. Here is his typical daily routine:

• 8:00 am
  
• Breakfast
• 3 - 45 mg. Capsules Topomax
• 1 - Nano VM - Vitamin Packet (vitamin supp)
  
• 2 tsp. Polycitra (helps w/acidosis. Keeps him more alkaline)
• 1 tablet LevoCarnitine (protein supp)
• 11:45 am
• Snack
  
• 3:00 pm
• Lunch
• 3 - 45 mg. Capsules Topomax
• 1 - Nano VM
  
• 6:30 pm
• Dinner
• 3 - 45 mg. Capsules Topomax
• 1 - Nano VM - Vitamin Packet (vitamin supp)
  
• 2 tsp. Polycitra (helps w/acidosis. Keeps him more alkaline)
• 1 tablet LevoCarnitine (protein supp)
• 8:00 pm
• Snack

We began using the Nano VM vitamin/minerals powder in January 08. It replaced the following supplements; Magnesium, Caltrate, Selenium, B6, Bugs Bunny Sugar Free Multi Vit and KPhos.
Be careful with too much supplementation. All of those separate supplements could be too much for their little bodies. Check with your Dietician, Neurologist & Pharmacist about supplementing your Keto Kid. Even vitamins can have a negative affect when used in large doses or when interacting with too many other vitamins.

Nano VM has worked well for Noah. The powder packets are typically mixed with water to make an orange drink. Noah hated the drink and flat out refused it. I tried to explain how important it was for him to take the Vitamin. He came up with the idea to eat the powder right off of the spoon and chase it with 4 oz. of water. That stuff does not taste good powdery but Noah's surprised me! In January, he also began tossing the entire Topomax capsule into his mouth and swallowing them with water. Prior to taking the capsules with water, I opened the capsule and poured the sprinkles into his mouth. But this is much easier. I'm still surprised that he is a great medicine taker. Never underestimate your Keto Kid!!