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Can Copper Supplement Be Included For TBI ?

Tony has TBI as of almost 23 years ago from a car accident. The only medication he s on is for grand mal seizures which is Keppra - it doesn t or hasn t stopped them altogether, however, it seems likes it s quite a while since he s had one since he s been drinking Kangen (ionized) water, about a gal or more a day. Also, he s taking a number of vitamins and wants to add a chelated copper supplement -2.5 mg. Is there a problem with this trace mineral and Keppra? Thanks, Roberta
posted on Sat, 5 Jul 2014
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I am glad Tony has done well enough to be on his own after TBI . His taking Kepra is mandatory and it seems he has finally found control on his seizures which is a huge battle won . The option of adding a chelated copper supplement is not a good idea as Kepra is known to alter the metabolism of copper and this could cause issues in the body and lead to fresh onset of seizures . My recommendation would be to avoid changing any balances which has kept him seizure free for sometime .

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Can Copper Supplement Be Included For TBI ?

I am glad Tony has done well enough to be on his own after TBI . His taking Kepra is mandatory and it seems he has finally found control on his seizures which is a huge battle won . The option of adding a chelated copper supplement is not a good idea as Kepra is known to alter the metabolism of copper and this could cause issues in the body and lead to fresh onset of seizures . My recommendation would be to avoid changing any balances which has kept him seizure free for sometime . Best wishes to him