Part VIII:

Supplements

Chapter 31: General health

Chapter 32: Fat loss

Chapter 33: The carb-load

Chapter 34: Muscle/strength gain

With the exception of a basic vitamin/mineral supplement and calcium, there are no
supplements which are required for a ketogenic diet. However there are additional supplements
which may be helpful for a variety of goals while on a ketogenic diet. They are discussed in the
following chapters.

Supplements should be chosen for specific goals, whether those goals are fat loss,
muscle/strength gain, or improved endurance. A comprehensive guide to all available
supplements would require an entire book. This chapter will only deal with those supplements
which are specifically useful to the ketogenic diet, or which have an impact on ketosis that
ketogenic dieters should be aware of. There is a great deal of individual response to the different
supplements available. For this reason, it is recommended that supplements be added one at a
time so that the effects can be noted.