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I thought about that outbreak you mentioned on your chin, when I came across this article today, which reviews a lot of studies on gut flora/gut health and acne (going back to 1930), along with psychological issues like anxiety and depression AND seizures. Apparently it's all related somehow.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3038963/
"SIBO (short intestine bacterial overgrowth) can compromise proper absorption of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, B vitamins, and other micronutrients due to bacterial interference. Excess bacteria can successfully compete for nutrients, produce toxic metabolites, and cause direct injury to enterocytes in the small intestine"
The article mentions the beneficial aspect of probiotics and omega 3 fish oil on the gut. I would imagine that if you have a gluten sensitivity, that it might cause chronic inflammation. Simply removing the aggravating substance is probably allowing your gut to heal.
What I'm gathering from this article is that a healthy gut versus an inflammed gut has effects on tryptophan levels, serotonin and dopamine, and the resiliency of nerve cells -- all of which can affect epilepsy.
Also, apparently glycemic control also plays a role -- by taking bread out of your diet, you may have reduced your overall carb intake, and thus have better regulation of blood sugar.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3038963/
"SIBO (short intestine bacterial overgrowth) can compromise proper absorption of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, B vitamins, and other micronutrients due to bacterial interference. Excess bacteria can successfully compete for nutrients, produce toxic metabolites, and cause direct injury to enterocytes in the small intestine"
The article mentions the beneficial aspect of probiotics and omega 3 fish oil on the gut. I would imagine that if you have a gluten sensitivity, that it might cause chronic inflammation. Simply removing the aggravating substance is probably allowing your gut to heal.
What I'm gathering from this article is that a healthy gut versus an inflammed gut has effects on tryptophan levels, serotonin and dopamine, and the resiliency of nerve cells -- all of which can affect epilepsy.
Also, apparently glycemic control also plays a role -- by taking bread out of your diet, you may have reduced your overall carb intake, and thus have better regulation of blood sugar.