Omega-3 fish oil 'reduces epileptic seizures'
 

UNITED KINGDOM


Consuming low doses of omega-3 fish oil each day could help 
to reduce the risk of seizures in people with epilepsy, new 
research has suggested.

 

Epilepsy is a medical condition that affects the brain and 
causes the individual to experience multiple seizures, or 
fits. According to the NHS, more than 500,000 people in the 
UK have epilepsy, with the condition usually occurring in 
childhood - although it can affect a person at any age.

Past studies have shown that omega-3 fatty acids are 
beneficial in maintaining heart rhythm and can prevent 
heart attacks. This could also be useful for individuals 
with epilepsy, since they have a higher risk of 
experiencing a heart attack in comparison to those without 
the condition.