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A review of the effects of vitamins and other dietary supplements on seizure activity.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20493778     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The role of pharmacological and surgical management of epilepsy continues to expand, but these treatments are often associated with significant side effects and morbidity. As a result, many patients with epilepsy and their physicians alike have gained interest in the role of vitamins and other dietary supplements for seizure management. In this review, we examine the potential anticonvulsant and proconvulsant effects of commonly used dietary supplements, as well as their potential effects on cognition or behavior. Our review was conducted through a literature search focusing on clinical trials involving patients with epilepsy and their seizure response to dietary supplementation. We summarize findings from previous clinical studies and comment on practical considerations regarding dietary supplementation for patients with epilepsy.
Authors:
Susan W Lee; Steve S Chung
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review     Date:  2010-05-20
Journal Detail:
Title:  Epilepsy & behavior : E&B     Volume:  18     ISSN:  1525-5069     ISO Abbreviation:  Epilepsy Behav     Publication Date:  2010 Jul 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-07-12     Completed Date:  2010-10-20     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  100892858     Medline TA:  Epilepsy Behav     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  139-50     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Department of Neurology, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ, USA. susan.lee3@chw.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Dietary Supplements*
Humans
Seizures / diet therapy*
Vitamins / therapeutic use*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Vitamins

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