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Nutricia® developed the first nutritionally complete line of formulas to help with the dietary management of epilepsy and its symptoms. With KetoCal®, you will find a complete range of liquid and powder formulas that come with consistent ketogenic ratios, bringing you ease of use and peace of mind.
Studies have shown that a key component to managing intractable or refractory epilepsy is achieving a state of ketosis. This occurs naturally when the human body begins to fast, and the brain gets its energy from fat. These fats produce ketones. In a normal diet, the main source of energy is carbohydrates.
Ketosis will change the way the brain’s electrical impulses work, thus avoiding the symptoms commonly associated with intractable or refractory epilepsy. A ketogenic diet helps produce ketones by providing high amounts of fat and small amounts of carbohydrates.
However, it isn’t as simple as it sounds. A ketogenic ratio is precisely calculated and must be strictly followed. A dietitian or doctor will calculate the exact amount of fat to carbohydrate and protein needed to reach a state of ketosis.
At least 50% of children with epilepsy that follow a supervised medical ketogenic diet show a 50% or greater reduction of symptoms. (Epilepsy Ontario)
Making sure you or your child gets adequate nutrition while on a specialty diet as recommended by a healthcare professional can be a challenge. This is where KetoCal may help.
KetoCal provides complete nutrition and can be used as the only food when necessary. Many patients on the keto diet are tube-fed, and KetoCal can be an easy way to provide the keto diet with a consistent ratio and no mixing. For others, KetoCal®can be used as a supplement in addition to regular food.
When on a ketogenic diet, it may be difficult to get enough vitamins and minerals from food alone. Therefore, all products in the KetoCal family provide vitamins and minerals to help ensure nutritional needs are met. Whether used for tube feeding or a supplement, KetoCal can help simplify the ketogenic diet.
All KetoCal products should be used under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
We’ve created a range of formats that keep things simple
KetoCal® comes as a ready-to-drink liquid or an easy-to-prepare powder. It’s great anytime, but also for vacations and trips, or times when you don’t have easy access to a kitchen. And it’s an easy solution when the usual “ketogenic chef” is unavailable.
KetoCal® has consistent ketogenic ratios meaning you don’t have to worry if a person doesn’t finish his or her meal.
It is versatile and can be used in tube-feeding, as a snack, at meal times or in keto-friendly recipes. It makes life easier at work and on trips for adults, or at daycare, school days, for babysitters and during playdates for children!
All our keto formulas can be administered with feeding tubes. Enteral ketogenic diets with KetoCal can be used with nasogastric (NG) tubes or gastrostomy tubes (G-tubes) and given with a syringe (bolus), by gravity, or with a feeding pump.
KetoCal has a number of advantages for tube-feeding:
Starting an enteral ketogenic diet must only be done under medical supervision. Check with your healthcare professional if KetoCal is for you.
KetoCal is indicated for the dietary management of refractory epilepsy and is intended for use under medical supervision. Talk to your healthcare provider to determine if KetoCal is right for you.
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