Question
My sister has epilepsy and is currently undergoing treatment. What are the daily precautions for epilepsy?
Answer
Epilepsy patients should aim for a diverse diet, consuming more nutritious and easily digestible foods such as bread, beans, lean meat, eggs, fish, milk, etc. Particularly, they should eat more beans, fresh vegetables, fruits, and dairy products, as these foods are rich in high-quality protein and phospholipids, which help in restoring brain function and reducing the frequency of seizures. Moreover, epilepsy patients should increase their intake of magnesium. Epilepsy patients often lack magnesium, especially those on long-term medication such as phenytoin, which can lead to osteoporosis. In addition to a high-calcium diet, attention should be given to magnesium intake.