Irritability

Also known as:  Nervous Irritability

Irritability is a type of Mood Disorder manifested by the emotions of Impatience or Anger.  Irritability involves a state of being abnormally or excessively responsive to slight stimuli.

Amino Acids

 Irritability may occur as a result of Threonine deficiency.  ^[1]

Hormones

 Irritability may occur as a result of abnormally low Progesterone levels. 

 Irritability may occur as a result of insufficient endogenous production of Testosterone.  ^[2]

Minerals

 Irritability may occur as a symptom of Calcium deficiency.  ^[3]

 Irritability may occur as a result of Magnesium deficiency and supplemental Magnesium can alleviate the Irritability associated with Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS).  ^[4]

 Manganese may alleviate Irritability. 

 Irritability may occur as a result of Potassium deficiency.  ^[5]

 Irritability may occur as a result of Zinc deficiency.  ^[6]

Neurotransmitters

 Irritability may occur as a result of inadequate Serotonin levels in the Brain. 

Prescribed Medications

 Bupropion may assist persons attempting to “quit” Tobacco Smoking to avoid the Irritability tha is normally associated with Nicotine withdrawal:

 Studies indicate that twice as many persons using Bupropion during Nicotine withdrawal are able to remain smoke free a year after quitting as those not using Bupropion.

 Buspirone may alleviate Irritability.

Smart Drugs

 Adrafinil may reduce Irritability. 

 Dilantin may reduce Irritability.  ^[7]

Vitamins

 Irritability may occur as a result of Folic Acid deficiency.  ^[8]