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Does Coconut Oil Really Reduce Seizures?

Does Coconut Oil Really Reduce Seizures?

I was reading that a few people were taking 2teaspoons of coconut oil a day and it was helping them. What do you guys think

posted over 6 years ago
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member said:

Coconut oil is high in natural fat. If you are eating a high fat, low carb diet such as Modified Atkins coconut oil can help reduce seizures. It would help increase your body's ketones.

posted about 6 years ago
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member said:

Taken it for years for my skin doesn't help my seizures thou.

posted over 6 years ago
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member said:

I don't know but I might try

posted about 6 years ago
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member said:

I would like to know the answer as well

posted over 6 years ago
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member said:

Well it couldn't do any harm but is there any kind of research or papers published on its effectiveness.. or whether it does anything at all?

posted over 6 years ago
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