Abstract: The relationship between ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids（PUFAs） and violent-aggressive behavior has been payed attention since 1980s. Their correlation was explored by many epidemiological investigations, and the effect of PUFAs on prevention or reduction of violent-aggressive behavior in different groups were also affirmed by some intervention studies. This article summarized the previous studies and reviewed the history of epidemiological or intervention studies on PUFAs and its relationship with violent-aggressive behavior. It also presented the possible influencing factors in these studies and possible mechanisms.

Key words: forensic psychiatry, violence, review[publication type], aggression, ω-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids