What to eat to prevent seizures

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Epilepsy as a chronic mental disease, people have more or less some understanding of this disease, diet as an indispensable part of human life, so what can prevent epilepsy?

What to eat to prevent seizures

Patients with epilepsy should increase their magnesium intake. Epilepsy patients often lack of magnesium, especially patients who need long-term drug treatment, such as long-term use of phenytoin sodium, easy to cause osteoporosis, in addition to giving high calcium diet, should also pay attention to the intake of magnesium. The adult body contains 20-25 grams of magnesium, about half of which is concentrated in the middle skeleton. The magnesium in the skeleton cannot be used by the body cells. If the lack of magnesium, in addition to affecting bone formation, it can also lead to muscle tremor, mental tension. 　　

At the same time, patients should limit their carbohydrate intake. Epilepsy patients need the same energy and protein as normal people, but carbohydrates don't need too much. It's better not to exceed 300 grams per day. Appropriately increase the supply of fat, which should account for about 60% of the total calories. Limit water, which should not exceed 1000 ml per day. Salt, which should not exceed 3 grams per day. Fully supply vitamins and minerals, especially iron, calcium and other elements; It is forbidden to eat foods with high sugar content and irritating foods.

The diet of epilepsy patients should be diversified as far as possible, and eat more nutritious and digestible foods, such as pasta, beans, lean meat, eggs, fish, etc., especially beans, fresh vegetables, fruits, dairy products, which are rich in protein and phospholipids, help to restore brain function and reduce the number of seizures.

matters needing attention

Life care plays an important role in the treatment of epilepsy. Fatigue, excessive pressure, lack of sleep, drinking and drug abuse can induce seizures, which should be avoided as far as possible. In addition, other new diseases can also induce or aggravate seizures, which should be given active treatment.