Evidence of the Importance of Dietary Habits Regarding Depressive Symptoms and Depression

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

卷:17

Connie Lethin¹  Emma Bondza²  Tina Ljungberg³ 

[1] Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, Box 157, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden;

[2] The Nurse Unit in the Municipality of Eslöv, 241 80 Eslöv, Sweden;

[3] The Nurse Unit in the Municipality of Trelleborg, 231 83 Trelleborg, Sweden;

关键词: anxiety;    causality;    depression;    depressive symptoms;    diet;    mental health;    prevention;    public health;    public health professionals;   

DOI  :  10.3390/ijerph17051616

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Background: Mental illness is one of the fastest rising threats to public health, of which depression and anxiety disorders are increasing the most. Research shows that diet is associated with depressive symptoms or depression (depression). Aim: This study aimed to investigate the diets impact on depression, by reviewing the scientific evidence for prevention and treatment interventions. Method: A systematic review was conducted, and narrative synthesis analysis was performed. Result: Twenty scientific articles were included in this review. The result showed that high adherence to dietary recommendations; avoiding processed foods; intake of anti-inflammatory diet; magnesium and folic acid; various fatty acids; and fish consumption had a depression. Public health professionals that work to support and motivate healthy eating habits may help prevent and treat depression based on the evidence presented in the results of this study. Further research is needed to strengthen a causal relationship and define evidence-based strategies to implement in prevention and treatment by public healthcare.

【 授权许可】

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