Nutritional deficiencies can coexist among other metabolic stressors. Yet, alone nutritional deficiencies can result in many chronic illness including central nervous system disorders, especially epilepsy/seizure disorders. It’s imperative that certain levels be assessed and/or supplemented for, when identified.
In a recent research article posted in Neurochemical Research, entitled “Association of serum trace elements and minerals with genetic generalized epilepsy and idiopathic intractable epilepsy “. Serum levels of magnesium, calcium, copper and zinc were evaluated in a double blind study. The research was targeted for this purpose:
“Altered serum levels of these elements may lead to the development of various diseases including epilepsy. “
The results of the research showed that in individuals with genetic generalized epilepsy and idiopathic intractable epilepsy had low levels of magnesium, calcium, zinc and elevated levels of copper. Copper toxicity is a known root cause for the onset of seizures, which is offset by adequate levels of zinc.
It’s important to identify mineral levels and support those levels on an individualized basis.
Much light,
Lynn
