Diet enriched with omega-3 fatty acids alleviates convulsion symptoms in epilepsy patients.

Simon Schlanger, Meir Shinitzky, Daniel Yam

Journal: Epilepsia 2002;43(1):103-4

PMID: 11879394

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Abstract

PURPOSE

We examined whether a dietary supplement containing omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs) can alleviate and/or reduce the frequency of epileptic seizures in patients with central nervous system (CNS) diseases treated with anticonvulsive drugs (ACDs).

METHODS

A special spread containing 65% n-3 PUFAs was added to the daily diet. The patients consumed 5 g of this spread at every breakfast for 6 months.

RESULTS

Five patients completed the study. In all of them, a marked reduction in both frequency and strength of the epileptic seizures was recorded.

CONCLUSIONS

Incorporation of the dietary supplement containing n-3 PUFAs may be beneficial in suppression of some cases of epileptic seizures.

Address: The Kalanit Institute for the Retarded Child, Rishon LeZion, Israel.

DOI: 10.1046/j.1528-1157.2002.13601.x

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MeSH Terms: Adolescent, Adult, Angelman Syndrome, Anticonvulsants, Cerebral Palsy, Child, Fatty Acids, Omega-3, Female, Humans, Infant, Male, Spasms, Infantile