doi: 10.1590/s0004-282x2012005000014.
Epub 2012 Dec 18.
The promise of omega-3 against sudden unexpected death in epilepsy: until further notice, it remains innocent, until proven guilty
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The promise of omega-3 against sudden unexpected death in epilepsy: until further notice, it remains innocent, until proven guilty
Arq Neuropsiquiatr.
2013 Jan.
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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).
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