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anticonvulsants
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medications used to prevent or treat epileptic seizures; many anticonvulsants are also used to treat certain psychiatric conditions
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Coenzyme Q10
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a nutrient that the body produces and can be found in many foods; CoQ10 facilitates the conversion of food to energy and is a powerful antioxidant that can promote health in cardiovascular and neurologic conditions
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cretinism
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altered intellectual disability, small stature, and thickening of the facial features
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gangliosides
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glycosphingolipids that are highly available in a healthy nervous system and carry most of the sialic acid residues in the brain
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hepatotoxicity
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injury to the liver, or impaired liver function, due to the exposure to certain drugs, food additives, alcohol, solvents, some plants, and other environmental toxins
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hippocampus
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a brain structure located just below the ventricles of the brain that is a focal point for emotion, memory, and the autonomic nervous system
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homocysteine
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an amino acid that can be found in meat; high levels are associated with the development of heart and neurologic conditions
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ketogenic diet
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a diet that is high in fat with adequate protein and low in carbohydrates to produce ketosis; has been used successfully to treat certain neurologic conditions, such as pediatric epilepsy
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Mediterranean diet
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a diet that emphasizes foods that are plant based and contain healthy fats, such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and olive oil as the main source of fat
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oxidative stress
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an imbalance in the body’s production of free radicals and antioxidant defense that can set the stage for a variety of neurologic conditions
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phospholipids
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a type of fat (lipid) that also contains phosphorus