Violence, aggression and our food

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The effect of dietary supplementation on aggressive behaviour in Australian adult male prisoners: A feasibility and pilot study for a randomised, double blind placebo controlled trial

In this 2020 randomized controlled trial, adult male prisoners were randomly given either omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 LCPUFA) and multivitamin supplements or a placebo to determine the effect of nutritional supplements on aggressive behavior. While 136 adult males signed up for the 16-week trial, 60% stayed for the experiment. The measures of […]

The effect of omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids on aggressive behaviour in adult male prisoners: a structured study protocol for a multi-centre, double-blind, randomised placebo-controlled trial and translation into policy and practice

The study focuses on the potential of nutritional interventions, particularly omega-3 fatty acids (n-3 LCPUFA), to manage aggression and reduce recidivism among prisoners. Recognizing the gap in research regarding the impact of diet on prisoner behavior, this trial aims to explore how omega-3 supplements might influence aggressive actions. The experiment will involve 600 male prisoners […]