Medical Hypotheses 1994-Jul
Prevention of febrile seizures by dietary supplementation with N-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids.
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Abstract
N-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids reduce the synthesis of IL-1, the main molecule responsible for fever. We speculate that this action may be used as a prophylactic in preventing febrile seizures in susceptible children.