The differential effects of eicosapentaenoic (EPA) and docosahexaenoic (DHA) acids on seizure frequency in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy – A Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

Abstract The omega-3 (n-3) fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), are known to play an important role in maintenance and modulation of neuronal functions. There is evidence that omega-3 fatty acids may have anticonvulsant effects. The effect of DHA and EPA on seiz...

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Main Authors: Ibrahim, Fatma A. S., Ghebremeskel, Kebreab, Abdel-Rahman, Manar E., Ahmed, Amar A. M., Gashey, Inaam M., Osman, Ghada, Elseed, Maha, Hamed, Ahlam, Rabinowicz, Adrian, Elbashir, Mustafa I., Daak, Ahmed A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018
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Online Access:https://repository.londonmet.ac.uk/3209/1/Omega-3%20Fatty%20Acids%20and%20Drug%20Resistant%20Epilepsy%20-%20Epilepsy%20%26%20Behavior.pdf