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 - March 31, 2015 Category: Criminology Authors: Ap Zaalberg, Jos Wielders, Erik Bulten, Cees Staak, Anouk Wouters, Henk Nijman Tags: Original Article Source Type: research