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Brain and Neurological Conditions

Certain eating patterns may promote brain health and help reduce the risk of developing conditions such as Alzheimer's dementia. Nutrition also is used to help manage certain neurological conditions.

An assortment of high fat and low carbohydrate foods, including avocado, bacon, nuts, cheese, oil, butter and salmon.

Brain and Neurological Conditions

Understanding Epilepsy: A Nutritional Approach

The fourth most common type of neurological disorder worldwide, epilepsy is a brain disorder that can cause unprovoked, recurring seizures. Some types of epilepsy do not respond well to medications. Because of this, research continues to explore nutrition and supplements as treatments.
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