Our Mission

Promoting Informed Care & Responsible Innovation

The European Keto Foundation advances excellence and integrity in the field of ketogenic diet implementation through professional education and public trust initiatives. Guided by our Medical and Scientific Committee, we ensure the quality, safety, and efficacy of products, educational programs, and practitioner practices.

Professional Education

Evidence-based training and continuing education for healthcare professionals and practitioners.

Public Trust

Transparent certification processes that safeguard quality, safety, and efficacy standards.

Evidence-Based Standards

Scientific guidelines developed by our Medical and Scientific Committee.

Community Collaboration

Connecting professionals across Europe to advance ketogenic therapies responsibly.

What We Do

Activities of the Foundation

To achieve our objectives, we engage in public-benefit activities across five key areas.

Professional Education & Training

  • Development of evidence-based courses, webinars, and continuing education programs
  • Training for healthcare professionals, dietitians, researchers, and educators
  • Publication of guidelines, white papers, and clinical support materials

Public Education & Outreach

  • Accessible information on the safe and effective use of ketogenic nutrition
  • Awareness initiatives to improve public understanding and reduce misinformation
  • Tools and resources to support patient empowerment and informed decision-making

Certification & Quality Assurance

  • Independent certification of ketogenic products, educational programs, and professional practices
  • Monitoring of quality standards and ethical implementation
  • Transparent processes overseen by scientific experts

Research & Innovation Support

  • Facilitation of responsible scientific research
  • Collaboration with universities and research institutions
  • Development of frameworks that encourage innovation while safeguarding public health

European Network & Community Building

  • Connecting professionals, researchers, and organizations across Europe
  • Hosting conferences, workshops, and expert roundtables
  • Supporting interdisciplinary collaboration to advance the field

About Us

Our Team & Governance

The European Keto Foundation is led by dedicated professionals committed to advancing ketogenic nutrition across Europe.

Board Members

Ben Nordemann

CEO

Floor van Leeuwen

Secretary

Erik Schipper

Treasurer

Committees

Founding/Advisory Committee

Members: Ben Nordemann, Hannah Sutter, Ari Grau, Ueli Lanz, Amanda Abagima, Nicole Laurent, Louisette Blikkenhorst, Erin Maurer

Medical Committee

Identify & recruit a wider medical advisory committee; support review/validation of certifications.
Members: Hannah Sutter, Louisette Blikkenhorst, Erin Maurer, Floor van Leeuwen

Certification Committee — Education/Practitioners

Benchmark existing programs; define standards for an EKF certification path for coaches/students/therapists.
Members: Ueli Lanz, Ari Grau, Louisette Blikkenhorst, Amanda Abagima

Product Committee

Develop a product quality label (keto-approved) and a usable database of foods by objective/needs.
Members: Hannah Sutter, Ben Nordemann, Ari Grau

Support Our Mission

Become a European Ketonian

Do you want to contribute to making well-funded keto information accessible?
Join us and support ketogenic metabolic therapy as an intervention for both physical and mental health.

Annual Membership

€60/year
Only €5 per month

Join us and become a European Ketonian! Your support helps make evidence-based keto information accessible to all.

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One-time Donation

Free choice
Any amount helps

If you want to contribute to keto therapy for overall health, please donate here. All donations are welcome and will be spent to realize our goal.

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Contact Us

Have questions about the European Keto Foundation? We’d love to hear from you. Send us a message and we’ll respond as soon as possible.

Email

info@ketofoundation.org

Address

Postbus 48
3400AA IJsselstein
The Netherlands

Professional Education & Training

Official Name: European Keto Foundation

RSIN: 863313826

Chamber of Commerce: 84682965

Legal Form: Non-profit foundation (Stichting)

IBAN: NL44 RABO 0376 2688 59