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    2015

    Low-dose omega-3 fatty acids reduce seizures in uncontrolled epilepsy: a randomized placebo-controlled study

    DeGiorgio CM, Miller PR, Harper R, Gornbein J, Schrader L, Soss J, Meymandi S

    Published in Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry

    Key Findings

    Low-dose (1080 mg/day) omega-3 reduced seizure frequency by 33.6 percent versus placebo, while high-dose showed no benefit.

    Conclusions

    Any antiseizure effect of omega-3 appears dose-dependent and modest at best.

    Limitations

    Small crossover trial, inconsistent dose-response.

    Supplements Studied

    Low-dose omega-3 reduced seizure frequency by 33.6 percent compared with placebo, whereas high-dose did not.

    Related Health Concerns

    Epilepsy

    Study Details

    Year:2015
    Sample Size:24
    Duration:42 weeks
    Quality Score:6/10

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