Chew on this: Sardines are still a healthy choice against SUDEP

New avenues to prevent sudden unexpected death in nocturnal frontal lobe epilepsy: follow the route established by omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids

“…Nowadays it is well established that the human body is not able to synthesize omega-3 FAs; therefore, people should get it from a diet rich in specific types of fish to provide positive impact on the health system [32][33][34][35]. In this context, the best fish options for consumption determined by experts are anchovies, Atlantic herring, salmon, trout, and sardines [35][36][37][38][39][40][41]. Both national and international guidelines recommend having at least two servings of oily fish per week to prevent chronic diseases [42].…”

Sea food consumption for improving cardiac and cerebral manifestations of mitochondrial encephalopathy, lactic acidosis, and stroke-like episodes

“…Evaluating these considerations, advantages and nutritional benefits of a diet rich in fish or other seafood are particularly due to the content of high-quality protein and high concentrations of EPA and DHA in various marine species (45)(46)(47). The most appropriate fish choices for consumption, particularly with regard to the amount of O3-HUFAs, the predatory characteristics, and the concentrations of contaminants (e.g., methylmercury, polychlorinated biphenyls and dioxins), are anchovies, atlantic herring, salmon, trout, and sardines (27,(45)(46)(47)(48). For subjects who prefer a diet with safe concentrations of contaminants and would like to enjoy the benefits of O3-HUFAs, fish oil supplements or intake of foods such as walnuts or oils from flax, canola, or soybean, can be alternatively given (49,50).…”

Fish consumption in individuals with Down syndrome with seizure disorder: News for prescription

“…Actually, it is generally agreed that SUDEP is mainly, but not exclusively, a problem for people with refractory epilepsy [6], but effective preventive strategies in high-risk patients are still not satisfactory [29]. From the various preventive measures proposed so far [30], several experimental and clinical data related to omega-3 fatty acid (omega-3 FA) intake and regular consumption of specific types of fish are enthusiasts in order to minimize cardiovascular abnormalities and even sudden death in people with epilepsy [31,32]. According to the consumption of fish, some interesting information should be placed on.…”

“…In short order, which specific types of fish should be prescribed to individuals with DS? Considering low levels of contaminants and the amount of omega-3 FAs present in the body structure, ample data now indicate that anchovies, Atlantic herring, salmon, trout, and sardines are the best choices [32,[36][37][38][39][40][41].…”