ADMJ 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 28: Dementia, Hypoglycemia, Blood Sugar
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Nutritional deficiencies during gestation, early childhood o e. g. vitamins, minerals. Sugar and violence o classic case of twinkie defence . Evidence is mixed; recent studies find that sugar has calming effect. Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) o some evidence of link to aggressive behaviour. Male aggression and androgens o testosterone has been linked to violence. Female aggression and hormonal fluctuation o premenstrual syndrome allergies and. The usual suspects: o cow s milk, wheat, corn, chocolate, citrus, and eggs. Abnormal brain wave patterns correlated with violence and hostility. Symptoms such as dyslexia, hyperactivity linked to antisocial behaviour. A popular diagnosis o 3-5% of school-aged children, mostly boys. Relationship to delinquency o results from academic problems. Diseases of central nervous system o epilepsy, huntington s chorea, senile dementia. Low serotonin o associated with poor impulse control, suicide. Serotonin reuptake inhibitors may increase problems for children. Too much arousal causes anxiety, too little results in boredom. Are very sensitive to stimulation, avoid high risk.
