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4 Substances Researched for Aggression
NameACCKFocus
Cholesterol 551Locked
Tryptophan322Locked
Lavender110Locked
Peppermint110Locked
8 Problem Substances Researched for Aggression
NameACCKFocus
Statin Drugs440Locked
Energy Drinks220Locked
Cholesterol Lowering Drugs110Locked
Fenofibrates110Locked
Trans Fatty Acids110Locked
Fluoxetine (trade name Prozac) 24Locked
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)12Locked
Sugar Sweetened Beverages12Locked
3 Therapeutic Actions Researched for Aggression
NameACCKFocus
Aromatherapy 220Locked
Loving-Kindness Meditation110Locked
Meditation 110Locked

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Low cholesterol is associated with violent behavior. Mar 15, 1998

Pubmed Data : Ann Intern Med. 1998 Mar 15 ;128(6):478-87. PMID: 9499332
Article Published Date : Mar 15, 1998
Study Type : Meta Analysis
Additional Links
Substances : Cholesterol
Diseases : Aggression, Violence
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A low cholesterol level is connected with a habitually violent tendency under the influence of alcohol.Jan 01, 1983

Pubmed Data : Neuropsychobiology. 1983 ;10(2-3):65-9. PMID: 6674827
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 1983
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Cholesterol
Diseases : Aggression, Psychiatric Disorder: Aggression, Violence
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Aggressive men are prone to have lower levels of plasma tryptophan.Apr 01, 2000

Pubmed Data : Neuropsychopharmacology. 2000 Apr;22(4):357-69. PMID: 10700655
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2000
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Tryptophan
Diseases : Aggression
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Alcohol mixed energy drink use is a risk factor for experiencing and perpetrating bar aggression.Apr 30, 2019

Pubmed Data : Psychol Addict Behav. 2019 May ;33(3):304-309. Epub 2019 Mar 7. PMID: 30843711
Article Published Date : Apr 30, 2019
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Aggression, Alcohol Toxicity
Additional Keywords : Risk Factors
Problem Substances : Energy Drinks
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Anapanasati meditation had beneficial effects on verbal aggression.Jul 31, 2019

Pubmed Data : Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2019 Aug ;36:77-81. Epub 2019 Jun 12. PMID: 31383449
Article Published Date : Jul 31, 2019
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Aggression
Therapeutic Actions : Meditation
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Aroma of the essential oil of peppermint reduces aggressive driving behaviour in healthy adults.Feb 28, 2023

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Hum Psychopharmacol. 2023 Mar ;38(2):e2865. Epub 2023 Feb 17. PMID: 36799100
Article Published Date : Feb 28, 2023
Study Type : Human Study
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Substances : Peppermint
Diseases : Aggression
Therapeutic Actions : Aromatherapy
Additional Keywords : Essential Oils
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High energy drink use was significantly related to mental health problems, aggressive behaviours, and fatigue in a military population.Oct 31, 2018

Pubmed Data : Mil Med. 2018 Nov 1 ;183(11-12):e364-e370. PMID: 30169675
Article Published Date : Oct 31, 2018
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Aggression, Fatigue
Additional Keywords : Risk Factors
Problem Substances : Energy Drinks
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Hostile men may be more prone to behavior change induced by low tryptophan levels.Nov 29, 1999

Pubmed Data : Psychiatry Res. 1999 Nov 29;88(3):227-32. PMID: 10622343
Article Published Date : Nov 29, 1999
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Tryptophan
Diseases : Aggression
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Lavender aromatherapy has a beneficial effect on emotions and aggressive behavior of elderly with dementiaApr 01, 2005

Pubmed Data : Taehan Kanho Hakhoe Chi. 2005 Apr;35(2):303-12. PMID: 15860944
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2005
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Lavender
Diseases : Aggression, Dementia
Therapeutic Actions : Aromatherapy
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Lipid-lowering medication use is associated with increased aggression scores in women.Mar 01, 2008

Pubmed Data : J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2008 Mar ;17(2):187-94. PMID: 18321170
Article Published Date : Mar 01, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Aggression, Psychiatric Disorder: Aggression, Violence
Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents
Problem Substances : Cholesterol Lowering Drugs
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Low levels of cholesterol are associated with increased tendency for impulsive behavior and aggression and contribute to a more violent pattern of suicidal behavior.Feb 01, 2003

Pubmed Data : Eur Psychiatry. 2003 Feb ;18(1):23-7. PMID: 12648892
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2003
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Cholesterol
Diseases : Aggression, Suicidal Behavior, Violence
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Low serum cholesterol has been linked to aggression in hospitalized male forensic patients.Feb 01, 1995

Pubmed Data : J Behav Med. 1995 Feb ;18(1):33-43. PMID: 7595950
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 1995
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Cholesterol
Diseases : Aggression, Psychiatric Disorder: Aggression, Violence
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Preliminary results suggest that the loving-kindness program can be beneficial in reducing pain, anger, and psychological distress in patients with persistent low back pain.Aug 31, 2005

Pubmed Data : J Holist Nurs. 2005 Sep ;23(3):287-304. PMID: 16049118
Article Published Date : Aug 31, 2005
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Aggression, Low Back Pain
Therapeutic Actions : Loving-Kindness Meditation
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Psychiatric adverse reactions associated with cholesterol-lowering drugs have been reported. Jan 01, 2007

Pubmed Data : Drug Saf. 2007 ;30(3):195-201. PMID: 17343428
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2007
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Aggression, Depression, Memory Disorders: Drug-Induced, Psychiatric Disorders, Statin-Induced Pathologies
Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents
Problem Substances : Fenofibrates, Statin Drugs
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Neurotoxic
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Severe irritability associated with statin cholesterol-lowering drugs has been reported. Apr 01, 2004

Pubmed Data : QJM. 2004 Apr ;97(4):229-35. PMID: 15028853
Article Published Date : Apr 01, 2004
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Aggression, Domestic Violence, Family Violence, Irritability, Psychiatric Disorders, Statin-Induced Pathologies, Violence
Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents
Problem Substances : Statin Drugs
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Statin drugs are associated with adverse mental effects.Sep 20, 1997

Pubmed Data : Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen. 1997 Sep 20 ;117(22):3210-3. PMID: 9411859
Article Published Date : Sep 20, 1997
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Aggression, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Impotence, Sleep Disorders, Statin-Induced Pathologies
Pharmacological Actions : Anticholesteremic Agents
Problem Substances : Statin Drugs
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Neurotoxic
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There is an association with aggression and hypoglycemia.Feb 01, 1982

Pubmed Data : Biol Psychol. 1982 Feb-Mar;14(1-2):129-35. PMID: 7104424
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 1982
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Aggression, Hypoglycemia
Additional Keywords : Diseases that are Linked
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This study found that statin treatment could lead to an increase aggression in women.Dec 31, 2014

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : PLoS One. 2015 ;10(7):e0124451. Epub 2015 Jul 1. PMID: 26132393
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2014
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Aggression
Additional Keywords : Risk Factors
Problem Substances : Statin Drugs
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Trans fatty acid consumption has been linked to increased aggression and irritability in humans. Jan 01, 2012

Pubmed Data : PLoS One. 2012 ;7(3):e32175. Epub 2012 Mar 5. PMID: 22403632
Article Published Date : Jan 01, 2012
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Aggression, Psychiatric Disorder: Aggression
Problem Substances : Trans Fatty Acids
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Acute fluoxetine treatment increases aggressiveness in juvenile matrinxa.May 31, 2017

Pubmed Data : Fish Physiol Biochem. 2017 Jun ;43(3):755-759. Epub 2016 Dec 24. PMID: 28013422
Article Published Date : May 31, 2017
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Aggression
Problem Substances : Fluoxetine (trade name Prozac)
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Higher tryptophan levels are associated wtih reduced aggression.Dec 01, 1987

Pubmed Data : Pharmacol Biochem Behav. 1987 Dec;28(4):503-10. PMID: 3432316
Article Published Date : Dec 01, 1987
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Substances : Tryptophan
Diseases : Aggression
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Mice increased target biting behaviors 24h after co-administration of alcohol and fluoxetine.Dec 31, 2016

Pubmed Data : Brain Res. 2017 05 1 ;1662:110-115. Epub 2017 Feb 11. PMID: 28193480
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2016
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Aggression, Alcohol Toxicity
Additional Keywords : Aggression, Alcohol Toxicity, Fluoxetine (trade name Prozac)
Problem Substances : Fluoxetine (trade name Prozac)
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The results in the current study indicate that developmental SSRI exposure causes long-lasting behavioural effects in fish.Dec 31, 2017

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Pubmed Data : Ecotoxicology. 2018 Jan ;27(1):12-22. Epub 2017 Oct 23. PMID: 29058178
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2017
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Aggression
Additional Keywords : Aggression, Environmental Fate of Pharmacueticals, Environmental Pollution, Risk Factors
Problem Substances : Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
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These results demonstrate that sugar-sweetened beverages promotes aggressive behaviours in animals. Apr 09, 2017

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : Sci Rep. 2017 Apr 10 ;7:45693. Epub 2017 Apr 10. PMID: 28393871
Article Published Date : Apr 09, 2017
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Aggression, Brain Inflammation
Additional Keywords : Increased Risk
Problem Substances : Sugar Sweetened Beverages
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Low serum cholesterol may contribute to suicide by decreasing brain serotonin and subsequently poorer supression of aggressive behavior. Jun 01, 1993

Pubmed Data : Br J Psychiatry. 1993 Jun ;162:818-25. PMID: 7980726
Article Published Date : Jun 01, 1993
Study Type : Commentary
Additional Links
Substances : Cholesterol
Diseases : Aggression, Suicidal Behavior, Suicidal Ideation

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