This panel is a great addition to screen for the most important Micro-Nutrients that people on the Keto-Diet might be missing. It help identify the potential nutrient deficiencies commonly associated with the ketogenic diet.
The TOP concerns are Hyperlipidemia, Kidney stones, Dehydration, Gout and Micro-Nutrient deficiencies.
This panel includes your Iron / TIBC, Iodine (serum) Vitamin A, B9, B12, Vitamin D 25 Hydroxy, E, Zinc, Copper and Magnesium.
In Children we recommend to have ILGF-1 level monitored. myTest Diagnostics offers this test in combination with this panel for only $89.
The diet reduces levels of insulin-like growth factor 1, which is important for childhood growth. Like many anticonvulsant drugs, the ketogenic diet has an adverse effect on bone health
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