Understanding Early Nutrition and Childhood Epilepsy Risk

This peer-reviewed study published in Epilepsia Open explores the possible link between early-life nutrition—specifically infant feeding practices—and the later development of epilepsy in childhood. Analyzing data from over 100,000 births, the research investigates whether breastfeeding duration and other early nutritional choices influence the risk of epilepsy up to age 15. By adjusting for perinatal and socioeconomic variables, the study delivers strong, evidence-based insights into the potential long-term neurological effects of early nutrition.

What You’ll Learn as a Healthcare Professional

This publication is a valuable resource for HCPs in neurology, paediatrics, neonatology, and early life nutrition. By reviewing this research, you will gain:

• Insight into how exclusive and prolonged breastfeeding may support brain health

• Understanding of nutrition’s role in neuroprotection during infancy

• Data-informed guidance for counselling families on infant feeding decisions

• Epidemiological context on the risk factors associated with childhood epilepsy

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