Schizophrenia symptoms News

Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder characterised by disruptions in thought processes, perceptions, emotional responsiveness, and social interactions For men, the average age of onset is late teens to early twenties while for women, the onset of schizophrenia is from the late twenties to early thirties With early intervention and proper treatment, many individuals with schizophrenia can lead productive lives

The risk is increased by a family history of schizophrenia or other mental illnesses Disruptions in brain development, imbalances in neurotransmitters, and structural defects in the brain may be involved Toxin exposure, substance misuse, stressful life events, and trauma can all contribute to the beginning of schizophrenia

The study reveals that schizophrenia genes influence a critical function of the placenta to sense nutrients in the mother's bloodstream, including oxygen, and exchange nutrients based on what it finds.

The findings showed that consuming four grams of Taurine -- an amino-acid, found in foods such as shellfish and turkey -- per day reduced psychotic symptoms within just 12 weeks.

Researchers have revealed that Vitamins B supplements may help in reducing the symptoms of schizophrenia that affects nearly one per cent of the population more than standard treatments alone.