The Claim

The Swank diet-prescribed supplements (vitamin E, cod liver oil, multivitamin/mineral) correct deficiencies in vitamins D and E, folate, calcium, and iron, but do not address shortfalls in dietary fiber, potassium, or choline for individuals following the diet.

Source: Nutrient Composition Comparison between the Low Saturated Fat Swank Diet for Multiple Sclerosis and Healthy U.S.-Style Eating Pattern

What the research says

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Supports
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Challenges
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Description
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In plain English

The supplements given with the Swank diet help fix low levels of certain vitamins and minerals like vitamin D, vitamin E, folate, calcium, and iron, but they don't help with getting enough fiber, potassium, or choline from food.

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Swank diet-prescribed supplements (vitamin E, cod liver oil, multivitamin/mineral) correct deficiencies in vitamins D and E, folate, calcium, and iron, but do not address shortfalls in dietary fiber, potassium, or choline for individuals following the diet.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Nutrient Composition Comparison between the Low Saturated Fat Swank Diet for Multiple Sclerosis and Healthy U.S.-Style Eating Pattern

    The study directly checks the Swank diet and its supplements, finding exactly what the claim says: they fix some vitamin and mineral shortages but not others like fiber or potassium.

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