Lågt kolesterol ger våldsamt beteende

21 sep kl 16:39, 2007

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Low cholesterol, violence, violent suicide, self-injury, impulsivity, anxiety and depression linked

 Many people in recovery have histories of violence, suicidality, self-injury, impulsivity, anxiety and depression. When tested, any of these people have low (under 160 units) to very low cholesterol levels (as low as 120 units).  A low fat, low cholesterol diet with these people would be harmful and hence contraindicated

 Cholesterol is an extremely important component of the brain, especially of the brain neuron cell membranes.

 Observational studies consistently have shown increased violent death and violent behaviors [including violent suicide] in persons with low cholesterol levels.

 Experimental studies showed increased violent behaviors in monkeys assigned to low-cholesterol diets.

 Many trials support a significant relation between low or lowered cholesterol levels and violence (P < 0.001).

 Human and animal research indicates that low or lowered cholesterol levels may reduce central serotonin activity,

[called serotonin dysfunction] which in turn is causally linked to violent behaviors [serotonin dysfunction is also

characteristic of omega-3 (fish oil) deficiency.

 Women with low cholesterol levels - defined as 160 micrograms per deciliter or below - have about twice the incidence of depression and anxiety levels than women with higher cholesterol levels.

 Cholesterol levels in the patients who deliberately harm themselves are significantly lower than the other patients. Cholesterol levels were also low in all patients who are rated as being impulsive. Impulsivity stimulated by low cholesterol levels could be responsible for many types of dangerous behavior. For instance impulsive people might be more prone to road traffic accidents, binge drinking or overdosing on drugs.

Low cholesterol and violence: is there a connection?

Cholesterol and violence: is there a connection? Golomb BA University of California, Los Angeles, USA. Ann Intern Med, 1998 Mar, 128:6, 478-87 

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