Epilepsy

Overview

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide and is a general term for approximately thirty chronic disorders of the Brain's electrical balance. Epilepsy manifests as severe Convulsions known as seizures that invoke rapid jerking of the body's limbs.

Amino Acids

 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) [150 - 300 mg per day] may be a valuable adjunct therapy for Epilepsy.  Anecdotal Evidence

 Alanine may help alleviate Epilepsy by stimulating inhibitory neurotransmitters in the Brain.  Anecdotal Evidence

 Glycine may help to prevent Epilepsy.  Anecdotal Evidence

 Epilepsy may occur as a result of Taurine deficiency. However, supplemental Taurine is of only limited value in the treatment of Epilepsy due to its poor ability to cross the Blood-Brain Barrier.  ^[1]

 Threonine may help to control Epileptic seizures.  Anecdotal Evidence

Amino Acid Derivatives

 Dimethyl Glycine (DMG) may reduce the frequency of seizures in Epilepsy patients.  ^[2]

Enzymes

 Some cases of Epilepsy may occur due to insufficient production or activity of Glutathione Peroxidase.  Anecdotal Evidence

Hormones

 Melatonin may be a valuable adjunct in the treatment of Epilepsy.  ^[3]

Lipids

 Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) may alleviate Epilepsy (by stabilizing Brain Wave patterns).  ^[4]

 Omega-3 Fatty Acids may reduce the frequency of seizures in Epilepsy patients:  ^[5]

 Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) may reduce the frequency of seizures in Epilepsy patients.  ^[6]

 Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) may reduce the frequency of seizures in Epilepsy patients.  ^[7]

 Phosphatidylserine may help to stabilize Brain Wave patterns in Epilepsy patients.  Anecdotal Evidence 

Minerals

 Germanium may alleviate Epilepsy.  ^[8]

 Epilepsy may occur as a symptom of Magnesium deficiency, and Magnesium may improve the condition of people diagnosed with Epilepsy:  ^[9]

 Supplemental Magnesium may reduce the incidence of seizures in epileptics by relaxing the Central Nervous System and Muscles.

 Epilepsy may occur as a result of Manganese deficiency, and supplemental Manganese may control seizures in Epilepsy patients:  ^[10]

 Epileptics with the lowest blood Manganese levels have the highest incidence of seizures.