There were no overall effects from antioxidant vitamins , inositol or dietary minerals on psychiatric symptoms .
There is preliminary evidence that certain vitamin and mineral supplements may reduce psychiatric symptoms in some people with schizophrenia .
BACKGROUND When used as an adjunctive with antipsychotics , certain vitamins and minerals may be effective for improving symptomatic outcomes of schizophrenia , by restoring nutritional deficits , reducing oxidative stress , or modulating neurological pathways .
Influence of supplementary vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids on the antisocial behaviour of young adult prisoners. Randomised, placebo-controlled trial.
BACKGROUND There is evidence that offenders consume diets lacking in essential nutrients and this could adversely affect their behaviour . AIMS To test empirically if physiologically adequate intakes of vitamins , minerals and essential fatty acids cause a reduction in antisocial behaviour . METHOD Experimental , double-blind , placebo-controlled , r and omised trial of nutritional supplements on 231 young adult prisoners , comparing disciplinary offences before and during supplementation . RESULTS Compared with placebos , those receiving the active capsules committed an average of 26.3 % ( 95 % CI 8.3 - 44.33 % ) fewer offences ( P=0.03 , two-tailed ) . Compared to baseline , the effect on those taking active supplements for a minimum of 2 weeks ( n=172 ) was an average 35.1 % ( 95 % CI 16.3 - 53.9 % ) reduction of offences ( P<0.001 , two-tailed ) , whereas placebos remained within st and ard error . CONCLUSIONS Antisocial behaviour in prisons , including violence , are reduced by vitamins , minerals and essential fatty acids with similar implication s for those eating poor diets in the community
There were no overall effects from antioxidant vitamins , inositol or dietary minerals on psychiatric symptoms .
There is preliminary evidence that certain vitamin and mineral supplements may reduce psychiatric symptoms in some people with schizophrenia .
BACKGROUND When used as an adjunctive with antipsychotics , certain vitamins and minerals may be effective for improving symptomatic outcomes of schizophrenia , by restoring nutritional deficits , reducing oxidative stress , or modulating neurological pathways .