Question 1

what foods are highest in tyrosine?

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Precursor for neuro: Tyrosine is an Amino Acid precursor of two neurotransmitters, norepinephrine and dopamine.  Some patients take it to increase their energy, alertness, and improve their mood.  However, it can raise blood pressure.  It is found in dairy, soy, meats, fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds, beans, and grains.  I believe it is highest in seaweed and soy protein.

Question 2

how to cure epilepsy?

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Possible but unusual: Epilepsy seems best addressed if a surgical procedure deals with a focal temporal lobe lesion.  Cortical lesions are much less responsive.  Other than excision of affected lesion area, the more diffuse problems are not really curable and only hope is to control with meds or vagal nerve stimulators.

Question 3

is epilepsy hereditary?

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Epilepsy: Those who do develop epilepsy may be more likely to have a history of seizures in their family. This family history suggests that it is easier for them to develop epilepsy than for people with no genetic tendency.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of epilepsy?

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Seizures.: Epilepsy can cause seizures which are involuntary loss of muscle control, loss of attention, or just "blanking out".

Question 5

i've got epilepsy: what causes it?

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Brain pathology: Invariably, this is due to abnormal brain electrical-chemical functioning, and there may be localized abnormal brain tissue or more diffuse brain glutamate excitotoxicity.  There is some hereditary susceptibility in many cases, and brain injuries and congenital lesions are often culprits.  Any disorder causing brain damage can promote seizures.

Question 6

what are the uses for l-tyrosine and 5-htp?

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Alertness, and Sleep: L-tyrosine is a stimulatory neurotransmitter precursor.  5htp is an inhibitory neurotransmitter precursor.  Both may be helpful as antidepressants when appropriately used.  L-tyrosine is best taken in the morning or during the day; 5htp is best taken (in high doses--150 mg) at bedtime, or lower doses (50 mg) during the day.

Question 7

are there any early warning signs of epilepsy?

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For seizures: Some are at risk for epilepsy- major head trauma, stroke, brain infection, strong family history are risks.  Some get warnings of seizure: funny smells, tastes, abnormal feelings in stomach, shaking of an arm or leg. These may be beginnings of seizures.

Question 8

what are the benefits of taking tyrosine supplements?

Accepted Answer

None: Tyrosine (Tyr) is not an essential amino acid (AA). Your body can make all the Tyr it needs from phenylalanine (Phe), which IS an essential AA. Any exogenous Tyr (i.e., Tyr you take instead of make) simply lowers your requirement for Phe. Any excess Phe is then wasted by the body or burned as fuel. Do NOT listen to the high school dropout who works the counter at your local vitamin store.

Question 9

what different classifications of epilepsy are there?

Accepted Answer

Classification of : the epilepsies is evolving with the advent of new technologies. Recent domain-specific classification by the International League Against Epilepsy, found on http://www.uptodate.com/contents/ilae-classification-of-seizures-and-epilepsy, includes mode of onset -generalized, partial or focal &amp; unknown, underlying cause - genetic, structural or metabolic &amp; unknown &amp; level of diagnostic specificity.

Question 10

what are the chances that i have epilepsy if my brother has it?

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Depends on cause: There are many reasons for epilepsy.  Trauma, infection, tumors, metabolic and toxic causes all would carry no risk to you.  Some familial forms may carry up to a 50% risk.  If there is a underlying disorder that has a definite test, you could be tested to see if your have the same disorder.  Even then it may not be that you would have the same symptoms.  Better to assume you are fine.

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