It seemed that in every scenario, entering ketosis enhanced other therapies while keeping toxic shrapnel from damaging healthy tissues. The diet appeared to slow cancer growth, but that alone did not appear to be R-KD’s strong suit. The way it prepares the therapeutic landscape make it unique. It was like primer to a painter or fertilizer to a gardener. It conditions the environment in which the cancer exists, enhancing other therapies while attenuating side effects.