Essential trace metals and heavy metals in newly diagnosed schizophrenic patients and those on anti-psychotic medication
Background: Nutritional deprivation in the early stage of life increases the risk of developing schizophrenia. Oxidative stress, disturbed thinking and irrational behavior which are common to schizophrenic patients may be a result of changes in the levels of certain trace metals. Methods: Twenty (20...
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Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2010-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Research in Medical Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.jmsjournal.net/article.asp?issn=1735-1995;year=2010;volume=15;issue=5;spage=245;epage=249;aulast=Arinola |