Too Much, Too Little Coffee May Boost Seizure Risk in Epilepsy
Compared to moderate coffee consumption, high coffee intake is associated with increased risk for a specific seizure type in patients with epilepsy, but so is low consumption.
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Compared to moderate coffee consumption, high coffee intake is associated with increased risk for a specific seizure type in patients with epilepsy, but so is low consumption.
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