Mental Retardation

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Mental Retardation is defined as significantly sub-average Intelligence - IQ levels below 70.

 

Prevalence

 Mental Retardation affects 1 - 3% of the population.

 Mental Retardation is more prevalent in males than females.

 

These Substances may Alleviate Mental Retardation

Amino Acids

 Creatine Monohydrate may alleviate a subset of cases of MentalRetardation (when Mental Retardation is caused by depletion of Creatine in the Brain).  [1]

 Glutamic Acid may increase Intelligence in Mental Retardation patients.  [2]

 Glutamine (after its conversion to Glutamic Acid within the body) may improve the Intelligence of Mental Retardation patients.  [3]

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