As the saying goes, when the disease enters the mouth, healthy friends should pay more attention to scientific diet, so patients and friends should pay more attention. So what are the dietary taboos of epileptic patients?
Dietary considerations for patients with epilepsy:
1, avoid hunger or overeating, avoid overeating: after overeating, blood sugar level rises rapidly, insulin secretion in the body increases, and glucose metabolism accelerates. The blood sugar level will be high first and then low, which fluctuates greatly and often induces seizures. Excessive hunger can lower blood sugar levels, and hypoglycemia can also induce epilepsy.
2, try to use less irritating drinks: caffeine in drinks can make brain cells excited, abnormal discharge, and make seizures.
3, pay attention to the intake of some irritating foods: you should avoid eating foods that induce epilepsy. Such as mutton, dog meat, cock, wild duck, carp and other "hair" epilepsy patients can not eat, pepper, pepper, mustard, green onions, garlic and other spicy condiments should be properly limited.
4, should limit the intake of carbohydrates, limit the intake of potassium: foods containing low potassium salt include cabbage, radish and so on. Increase magnesium intake (millet, corn, etc.). ), it is not advisable to eat foods with high zinc content (oysters, pancreas, etc.). ).
What should epileptic patients eat?
Experts said: Epilepsy patients should eat more nutritious and digestible foods in their daily diet, such as pasta, beans, lean meat, eggs, fish and milk. Especially beans, fresh vegetables, fruits and dairy products, which are rich in protein and phospholipids, help to restore brain function and reduce the number of seizures.
In addition, in order to prevent epilepsy, besides diet, we should avoid fatigue and ensure adequate sleep. Adults should sleep at least 7~9 hours a day, and children should sleep at least 8~ 16 hours. Take part in moderate sports, such as stretching, jogging, badminton, tennis and table tennis. And do not participate in swimming, mountaineering, diving and other activities. , and try not to ride a bike to prevent injury or traffic accidents; Watch less TV and don't play video games.