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What other supplements might help support seizure management alongside medication?

Great that a doctor is already guiding this! Beyond magnesium, vitamin E, and potassium, vitamin D3 is worth discussing with the doctor too. Research suggests it may play a meaningful role in seizure management.

Here's what the research shows Show Full Answer

What other supplements might help support seizure management alongside medication?

Great that a doctor is already guiding this! Beyond magnesium, vitamin E, and potassium, vitamin D3 is worth discussing with the doctor too. Research suggests it may play a meaningful role in seizure management.

Here's what the research shows about vitamin D3:

- Many people with epilepsy have low vitamin D3 levels
- Some anti-seizure medications can actually reduce vitamin D levels as a side effect
- One study found that increasing vitamin D intake reduced seizures by a median of 40%
- Vitamin D may strengthen the body's own natural anticonvulsant effects A word of caution though — even helpful supplements can cause problems if too much is taken or if they interact with medications. For example, too much vitamin D can cause nausea, muscle weakness, confusion, and kidney stones.

Always run any new supplement by the doctor before starting, including herbs and natural remedies, as they can sometimes interfere with anti-seizure medications in unexpected ways.

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