Nutritional Aspects of Treatment in Epileptic Patients



Soltani D¹ ; Ghaffar Pour M¹ ; Tafakhori A¹ ; Sarraf P¹ ; Bitarafan S¹ Show Affiliations
Source: Iranian Journal of Child Neurology Published:2016

Abstract

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by interruption of normal neuronal functions that is manifested by behavioral disorders, changing of awareness level, and presence of some sensory, autonomic and motor symptoms or signs. It is resulted from many different causes. Many antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) are considered to manage epileptic attacks. Some of them change metabolism and absorption of many nutrients. Therefore, epileptic patients may be in higher risk of nutrient deficiency and its unwelcome effects. In the present paper, we intend to review the relationship between nutrition and epilepsy in two aspects. In one aspect we discuss the nutritional status in epileptic patients, the causes of nutritional deficiencies and the way of compensation of the nutrient deficiencies. It will guide these patients to have a healthy life. In another aspect we explain the role of some nutrients and specific diets in management of epileptic attacks. It can help to better control of epileptic attacks in these patients. © 2016, Iranian Child Neurology Society. All rights reserved.