Association between dietary magnesium intake and epilepsy: The mediating role of composite dietary antioxidant index based on a cross-sectional study

Higher dietary magnesium intake is associated with significantly reduced epilepsy prevalence in US adults, with half of this effect mediated by attenuated inflammation (CDAI). Populations with elevated inflammation burdens or socioeconomic disadvantages may derive particular benefit. These findings support magnesium-rich diets as a potential preventive strategy and warrant prospective validation.