METABOLIC DISTURBANCES ARISING OUT OF PSYCHIATRIC PHARMACOTHERAPIES AND THE IMPORTANCE OF DIETETIC INTERVENTION IN ITS TREATMENT

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare alterations at body weight, composition and blood biochemistry in adult patients (age: 40.54+/-12.82 years) taking pharmacotherapy for their psychiatric disorders and adults (age: 38.61+/-12.70 years) who were not taking psychiatric treatments.