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Diet Decoded: Navigating the Wahls Protocol and Unraveling Autoimmune Mysteries

February 22, 2024 Dr Journal Club Season 2 Episode 7
Diet Decoded: Navigating the Wahls Protocol and Unraveling Autoimmune Mysteries
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Diet Decoded: Navigating the Wahls Protocol and Unraveling Autoimmune Mysteries
Feb 22, 2024 Season 2 Episode 7
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Explore the role of diet in autoimmune diseases as we welcome back Heather's Wiki for an intriguing exploration of the Wahls protocol in managing Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Together, we analyze a a small MS diet study, offering a reality check on results versus discussion, separating scientific substance from noise. This episode sharpens your critical thinking skills, providing knowledge to navigate the complex realm of nutritional science.

Join us in addressing practical challenges in dietary intervention studies, such as small sample sizes and recruitment issues. In a lively discussion with Heather, we uncover biases in weight-list controls and adherence problems that can obscure research outcomes. This episode isn't just about effective strategies; it's a journey of discovery, highlighting the rigorous process ensuring scientific validity.


In this episode we will empower your critical thinking and understanding of research findings, while our candid analysis will guide you through interpreting these findings and understanding their clinical implications. 

Lee JE, Titcomb TJ, Bisht B, Rubenstein LM, Louison R, Wahls TL. A Modified MCT-Based Ketogenic Diet Increases Plasma β-Hydroxybutyrate but Has Less Effect on Fatigue and Quality of Life in People with Multiple Sclerosis Compared to a Modified Paleolithic Diet: A Waitlist-Controlled, Randomized Pilot Study. J Am Coll Nutr. 2021 Jan;40(1):13-25. doi: 10.1080/07315724.2020.1734988. Epub 2020 Mar 26. PMID: 32213121.






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Explore the role of diet in autoimmune diseases as we welcome back Heather's Wiki for an intriguing exploration of the Wahls protocol in managing Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Together, we analyze a a small MS diet study, offering a reality check on results versus discussion, separating scientific substance from noise. This episode sharpens your critical thinking skills, providing knowledge to navigate the complex realm of nutritional science.

Join us in addressing practical challenges in dietary intervention studies, such as small sample sizes and recruitment issues. In a lively discussion with Heather, we uncover biases in weight-list controls and adherence problems that can obscure research outcomes. This episode isn't just about effective strategies; it's a journey of discovery, highlighting the rigorous process ensuring scientific validity.


In this episode we will empower your critical thinking and understanding of research findings, while our candid analysis will guide you through interpreting these findings and understanding their clinical implications. 

Lee JE, Titcomb TJ, Bisht B, Rubenstein LM, Louison R, Wahls TL. A Modified MCT-Based Ketogenic Diet Increases Plasma β-Hydroxybutyrate but Has Less Effect on Fatigue and Quality of Life in People with Multiple Sclerosis Compared to a Modified Paleolithic Diet: A Waitlist-Controlled, Randomized Pilot Study. J Am Coll Nutr. 2021 Jan;40(1):13-25. doi: 10.1080/07315724.2020.1734988. Epub 2020 Mar 26. PMID: 32213121.






Learn more and become a member at www.DrJournalClub.com

Check out our complete offerings of NANCEAC-approved Continuing Education Courses.

Exploring Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine Research
Feasibility Study in Ketogenic Diet
Debating the Importance of Run-Ins
Analyzing a Small MS Diet Study
Diet Study Analysis and Critique
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