For some with epilepsy treatment with drugs in necessary at all times while others may not need or desire to use prescription medication to assist with the management of the disease. No matter which of these two categories you may fall under, vitamins may be a very appealing addition to managing the disease.



The vitamins listed below were selected for their ability to have the optimum benefit to persons with epilepsy based on the facts that they assist in the maintenance of key areas of the body that are impacted the most by the disease or because they are necessary in the proper absorption of other vitamins listed.

B12 - prevents anemia by regulating red blood cell formation and iron utilization. It aids in digestion and cell formation and also prevents nerve damage by maintaining the sheaths that cover them.

B9 - works with Vitamin B12 and C as a co-enzyme in the breakdown and utilization of proteins. It is important for the formation of red blood cells and processes of growth and reproduction.

B6 - aids in the metabolizing of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins; helps in the formation of red blood cells, helps maintain good vision and also helps regulate the central nervous system and helps protect against stress.

Vitamin C - performs hundreds of functions in the body, is crucial for the production of antibodies, strengthens connective tissues, helps reduce the duration and severity of a cold, assists with wound healing, and protects other vitamins from oxidation.

As always it is essential that you discuss any changes to your diet or methods of treating your epilepsy with your physician prior to making the changes. Certain vitamins, minerals and nutrients make react adversely with medications you are currently taking or may be prescribed in the future. You should make a list of the vitamins mentioned above and discuss their benefits and/or risks associated with current treatment methods you're receiving or that may be prescribed to you in the future.