For people with epilepsy,does vitamin D play an important role?
For people with epilepsy, we often talk about the importance of taking care of the whole person– mind and body – to obtain the best quality of life. Maintaining a healthy weight by eating healthy foods, refraining from smoking, and developing routine exercise plans are key. In addition, there are several vitamins we have found that can offer additional benefits to the body from the effects of epilepsy and antiepileptic drugs (AED). Of course, vitamins are not a substitute for visiting your doctor regularly or taking your prescribed AED.
During the next week, we will post recommendations and information on three different vitamins. First, for bone health, we recommend taking Vitamin D with calcium. For people with epilepsy, the long-term use of some AEDs may cause bone disorders, such as osteoporosis, which can lead to brittle bones. Vitamin D with calcium has proven to help keep bones strong. In addition to Vitamin D supplements, foods such as milk, cheese, fish, eggs, meat and fortified cereals are great sources.
Please consult with your physician before starting to take any new medication, vitamins, or supplements. Discuss the proper dosage and possible interactions with your prescription medications.
Have you seen improvement in your memory after taking vitamin E or B complex? Has your bone density improved since taking vitamin D? Let us know by posting a comment!
Tags: bone health, epilepsy, osteoporosis, vitamin D