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Chronic omega-3 supplementation in seizure-prone versus seizure-resistant rat strains: a cautionary tale.
Neuroscience - 20 Oct 2009
Gilby K L, Jans J, McIntyre D C
Abstract excerpt
Several studies have shown fatty acid supplementation to be efficacious in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder/autism spectrum disorder (ADHD/ASD) and epilepsy. Interestingly, rats bred to be seizure-prone (Fast), unlike those bred for seizure-resistance (Slow), naturally exhibit behaviors and physiology reminiscent of ADHD/ASD in humans, suggesting a fundamental link between seizure...
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