Precision Ketogenic Therapy (PKT) is a medically supervised nutrition therapy that uses food as precision medicine to help manage epilepsy and seizure disorders, particularly when seizures are not well controlled with medication. Offered through the University of Florida PKT Program, PKT may be used alone or alongside antiseizure drugs to support seizure reduction, cognition, and overall quality of life.
Unlike nonmedical ketogenic diets, PKT is individually prescribed and carefully monitored. Each patient’s diet is tailored to medical needs, growth, and lifestyle using a specific ketogenic ratio that functions like a medication dose. Meals are prepared with precision, and progress is tracked through daily records.
This patient and family education resource explains how PKT works, what to expect when starting therapy, and how families are supported through telehealth and ongoing follow-up across the lifespan.