The promise of omega-3 against sudden unexpected death in epilepsy: until further notice, it remains innocent, until proven guilty

Fulvio Alexandre Scorza; Antonio Carlos Lopes; Roberta Monterazzo Cysneiros; Ricardo Mario Arida; Maurício Rocha e Silva

doi:10.1590/s0004-282x2012005000014

The promise of omega-3 against sudden unexpected death in epilepsy: until further notice, it remains innocent, until proven guilty

Arq Neuropsiquiatr. 2013 Jan;71(1):51-4. doi: 10.1590/s0004-282x2012005000014. Epub 2012 Dec 18.

Authors

Fulvio Alexandre Scorza¹, Antonio Carlos Lopes, Roberta Monterazzo Cysneiros, Ricardo Mario Arida, Maurício Rocha e Silva

Affiliation

¹ Escola Paulista de Medicina, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, Brazil. scorza.nexp@epm.br

PMID: 23249975
DOI: 10.1590/s0004-282x2012005000014

Abstract

The present paper highlighted the importance of the recommended levels of fish consumption or omega-3 supplementation in order to minimize the frequency of seizures in people with uncontrolled epilepsy and, especially, to reduce the occurrence of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP).

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Death, Sudden / etiology
Death, Sudden / prevention & control*
Dietary Supplements
Epilepsy / complications
Epilepsy / prevention & control*
Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / administration & dosage*
Humans
Neuroprotective Agents / administration & dosage*

Substances

Fatty Acids, Omega-3
Neuroprotective Agents