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Could you treat epilepsy with herbs and vitamins effectively?
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Typically not: The exception would be the rare case of pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy in young kids. They need high doses of b6 to augment enzyme function in the production of GABA. High doses can cause a permanent sensory ganglion disorder, so don't just go hog wild on it!
Answered 6/29/2014
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