Relationships of diet ‐related blood parameters and blood lead levels with psychopathology and aggression in forensic psychiatric inpatients
ConclusionIn our sample of forensic psychiatric inpatients, fatty acids – but not mineral or vitamin levels – were associated with aggression and psychopathology. A potentially causal link between fatty acids and aggression could be tested in a randomised, placebo‐controlled trial of fish oil supplements. General health of such patients might be improved by better vitamin D status (increased sun exposure and/or supplement use) and better ω‐3 fatty acid status (oily fish or fish oil consumption), but discouraging unnecessary self‐prescription of B vitamins where necessary. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Source: Criminal Behaviour and Mental Health - Category: Criminology Authors: Ap Zaalberg, Jos Wielders, Erik Bulten, Cees Staak, Anouk Wouters, Henk Nijman Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
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