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The Gut-Brain Protocol That Could Tame Seizure Activity

New research reveals how your gut health influences brain activity and seizures. Learn how to use food to calm your nervous system and support your gut-brain ax

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The Gut-Brain Protocol That Could Tame Seizure Activity

Key points

  • Your gut microbiome, the community of trillions of bacteria in your intestines, plays a critical role in regulating brain health and may influence susceptibility to seizures.
  • An imbalanced gut, or "dysbiosis," can lead to systemic inflammation and a shortage of calming neurotransmitters, potentially making the brain more excitable.
  • You can support your gut-brain connection by eating foods rich in prebiotic fiber like garlic, onions, and Jerusalem artichokes, which your gut bacteria convert into healing compounds.
  • Polyphenols from colorful plants like berries and flavonoids from parsley and celery have direct anti-inflammatory and calming effects on the brain.
  • Strategic food pairings, like turmeric with black pepper and fat, can dramatically increase your body's absorption of these powerful neuroprotective compounds.
  • Shifting your primary brain fuel from glucose to ketones, through a ketogenic diet or with MCT oil, can provide a cleaner, more stable energy source for brain cells.

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