The Parents of an Infant with Recurrent Seizures Are Interested

The parents of an infant with recurrent seizures are interested in starting amino acid therapy for their child. The father says, "After all, amino acids are natural; it couldn't hurt to give this a try." The nurse should consider which complications of this therapy when formulating a response?

A) Allergic reactions to the product
B) Cardiac changes such as palpitations
C) Neurological effects such as dizziness and lack of coordination
D) Gastrointestinal effects such as decreased weight gain
E) Failure to thrive.