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Yes, this is deductible as Medical expenses to the extent that its costs exceeds the cost of a product that satisfies normal nutritional needs.
See this IRS document.
Only the extra cost compared to a "normal" diet, if you can determine what that extra cost is. In case of audit, the IRS will want to see records of how you estimated or calculated the deductible portion of the cost.
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