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

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).

Keywords

• ômega-3
• SUDEP
• convulsões
• epilepsia