Lactic acidosis in the context of mitochondrial disorders ( type B3 ) may be treated with a ketogenic diet and possibly with dichloroacetate ( DCA ) .
This may be complicated by peripheral neuropathy and has a weak evidence base .
Lactic acidosis in the context of mitochondrial disorders ( type B3 ) may be treated with a ketogenic diet and possibly with dichloroacetate ( DCA ) , although this may be complicated by peripheral neuropathy and has a weak evidence base .