Possible Association of Cholesterol as a Biomarker in Suicide Behavior.

ABSTRACT: Suicides and suicidal behavior are major causes of mortality and morbidity in public health and are a global problem. Various authors have proposed changes in lipid metabolism (total cholesterol decrease) as a possible biological marker for suicidal behavior. The objective of this study was to review the studies that have demonstrated a relationship between serum cholesterol levels and suicidal behavior and to describe the possible pathophysiological mechanisms that associate changes in cholesterol concentration and suicidal behavior. Relevant literature related to serum cholesterol levels and suicidal behavior was identified through various database searches. The data from the existing literature present the findings that relate low cholesterol levels and possible pathophysiological mecha

SUBMITTER: Gonzalez-Castro TB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8615563 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature