Ketogenic diet and its effect on tremors.

Posted by tko54 @tko54, Feb 9 9:33am

Is anyone practicing a Ketogenic diet to reduce tremors? There has been recent research that mentions positive results, but nothing has been released regarding the results yet. I have had body tremors for six months and have been trying the Keto diet for three weeks. I have noticed a definite reduction in the intensity of tremors. I also have been taking supplements at the same time as I'm trying to avoid Ldopa as prescribed by my doctor. I take Omega 3 fish oil 1250mg, 100mg of B6, 400mg Mucuna Pruriens X 3, 1000mg L-Tyrosine, 135mg Magnesium, and 500mg X 3 L-Phenylalanine.
The Keto diet understandably has gotten a lot of negative reviews. At first look, it seems counter-intuitive and eliminates many healthy foods. It was developed in the early 1900s when doctors realized that when people with seizures fasted, the seizures stopped. The Keto diet was the result of a doctor figuring out how to replicate the body's response to fasting, so these people could eat. Seems to me this might have help with tremors. Any thoughts?

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user_ch1535cb1 | @user_ch1535cb1 | Mar 11 7:50am

What is the
Keto diet?

tko54 | @tko54 | Mar 11 10:08am

In reply to @user_ch1535cb1 "What is the Keto diet?" + (show)

This isn’t the healthiest diet that’s for sure but the results can be enticing. It is a < 20 carbs a day diet that puts your body in Ketosis. This is when your body burns your body fat to supply you with energy instead of Carbs.

user_ch1535cb1 | @user_ch1535cb1 | Mar 11 11:46am

Thank thanks for the update

user_ch1535cb1 | @user_ch1535cb1 | Mar 11 11:47am

Thanks for the information

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Mar 14 12:41pm

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Hello @user_ch1535cb1

Here is an article from Mayo Clinic about the Pros and Cons of the Keto diet,
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/weight-management-1/newsfeed-post/pros-and-cons-of-a-keto-diet/

satori2217 | @satori2217 | Aug 12 1:01pm

You're taking mucona? Mucona reduces tremors. It worked for me, but it gave me digestive issues. So...it's hard to say if its your diet or the herb unless you did the diet alone.

ddmdoro | @ddmdoro | Nov 5 10:28am

In reply to @satori2217 "You're taking mucona? Mucona reduces tremors. It worked for me, but it gave me digestive issues...." + (show)

Wondering how long your digestive issues lasted, and how much Mucuna you were taking? Asking because I have had digestive issues for a couple months since taking mucuna for just a few days. It could be something else, of course