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Resolution of non-psychogenic epileptic-like seizures utilizing a vasodilatory and anti-inflammatory dietary intervention

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A young female subject with ineffective pharmacological regulation of chronic vasoconstrictive-induced epilectic-like seizures was effectively treated with a dietary regimen targeted to promote vasodilatation and attenuate vascular inflammation. The intervention consisted of complete cessation of caffeinated beverages, supplementation with L-arginine to promote vasodilatation, consumption of foods rich in phytoestrogens, minimization of foods enriched with saturated fatty acids, supplementation with vitamin D concomitant with increased ingestion of dairy milk and supplementation with aged garlic extract.

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JCM research is supported by the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia.

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  1. School of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

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Mamo, J. Resolution of non-psychogenic epileptic-like seizures utilizing a vasodilatory and anti-inflammatory dietary intervention. Eur J Clin Nutr 70, 1210–1211 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1038/ejcn.2016.94

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