Since the 1920s, studies have shown that diet can improve seizure control in individuals with epilepsy. While most of these studies are based on the classic ketogenic diet, newer studies suggest that less restrictive diets, such as the low glycemic index diet and modified Atkins diet, may also be helpful. This article discusses how the foods […]
Question: What foods are good to eat for people with epilepsy? Answer from Olga Taraschenko, MD, board-certified neurologist Some people with epilepsy are sensitive to carbohydrates, which can exacerbate their seizures. These patients should avoid sweets and simple carbs. A regular healthy diet with lots of fruits and vegetables is recommended for all other patients with seizures. Additionally, […]
Specialized diets, such as the ketogenic diet, have been shown to help improve seizure control in people with epilepsy. While not every person with epilepsy needs to go on a restrictive diet, proper nutrition is still important both for overall health and for epilepsy management. This article will discuss how food affects epilepsy, if there are foods people with epilepsy […]
A Neurological Condition That Causes Recurrent Seizures Epilepsy is a medical condition in which a person is predisposed to recurrent seizures. Seizures are brief episodes of involuntary movements and/or changes in consciousness that occur due to an alteration of brain activity. Epilepsy is caused by a variation in brain structure or function, which might be detected with […]
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that affects the electrical activity in the brain. Recurring seizures and sudden and temporary disruptions of normal brain function characterize it. Seizures can manifest in many ways, ranging from mild symptoms like blank staring and twitching to more severe convulsions that cause a loss of consciousness and physical control.. 2. […]
— With better tolerability, modified Atkins diet the “sounder option,” according to researchers In children with drug-resistant epilepsy, the modified Atkins and ketogenic diets were more effective than usual care in achieving large short-term reductions in seizures and short-term seizure freedom, a systematic review and network meta-analysis found. Across 12 randomized trials, all three dietary […]
