Raman Prasad presents History of the Specific Carbohydrate Diet and Does the SCD Still Make Sense? at the SCDROCKS Conference, hosted by the Specific Carbohydrate Diet Association (SCDA).
In this presentation, Raman shares his personal journey with the Specific Carbohydrate Diet alongside an overview of the history and evolution of the SCD. Drawing from more than 30 years of experience following the diet, he explores how SCD emerged, why it resonated with early adopters, and whether it remains relevant for individuals being diagnosed today.
Video topics include:
Raman’s personal SCD journey
The historical roots of the Specific Carbohydrate Diet
Considering SCD in today’s diagnostic landscape IBD and mental health considerations
Bottom-up, patient-driven approaches to care
Why SCD may still be meaningful today
Raman has followed the Specific Carbohydrate Diet for more than three decades after years of living with ulcerative colitis, repeated hospitalizations, and extensive medical intervention. Inspired by his experience, he founded SCDrecipe.com in 1998, a long-standing resource offering hundreds of SCD recipes, articles, and educational materials for the global SCD community.