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Can foods trigger seizures, and if so, what are they?
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Yes: Msg, soy products, cured meats, aspartame, estrogen, caffeine, theophylline, and theobromine. Can all trigger seizures. Caffeine can be in coffee, tea, cocoa, chocolate, most soft drinks, aspirin, etc. Estrogen can be in meats, dairy products, and other foods.
Answered 4/5/2014
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