Case Studies & Treatment Recommendations

What is an MAO inhibitor and what foods should a patient avoid when taking one?
Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors are a class of drugs used for depression and Parkinson's Disease. Examples of MAO inhibitors include isocarboxazid (b...
Mon, 24 Mar, 2014 at 2:54 PM
MAOI and Cocoa Interactions
Monoamine Oxidase Inhitors (MAOI), a class of antidepressant drugs, can interact with tyramine containing foods such as fermented foods (aged cheese, soy sa...
Fri, 13 Jun, 2014 at 10:09 AM
Is there a correlation between protein buildup on the eye and the high protein beverages?
Question I have a client who wears hard lenses and has noticed increased protein buildup. She has been on beverage since May of this year. Her eye docto...
Mon, 24 Mar, 2014 at 2:54 PM
Rising Calcium Levels and VLCD
Case We have a patient who has been the the VLCD for 5 weeks and her calcium levels continue to rise, from 10.3 up to 10.7 now 11.7.  Is there any concern...
Sun, 30 Mar, 2014 at 7:46 AM
Can a patient with Interstitial Cystitis use the products?
Case A prospective patient has Interstitial Cystitis. I looked it up, very rare, she said she cannot have vitamins or minerals ingested in her stomach a...
Mon, 24 Mar, 2014 at 2:54 PM
Should I discontinue GLP-1 receptor agonists (ie. Victoza) upon initiation of the diet?
I feel this should be stopped.  If blood sugars go up after 2 weeks, you could consider restarting, but likely will not need to. —Christopher Case, MD
Sun, 30 Mar, 2014 at 7:47 AM
Elevated lipase levels while on the VLCD?
Case A patient of ours went to the emergency room with stomach pain. She was told she didn't have pancreatitis, but did have mildly elevated lipase l...
Sun, 30 Mar, 2014 at 7:48 AM