Biological Role of Nutrients, Food and Dietary Patterns in the Prevention and Clinical Management of Major Depressive Disorder

By:
Miguel A. Ortega, Óscar Fraile-Martínez, Cielo García-Montero, Miguel Angel Alvarez-Mon, Guillermo Lahera, Jorge Monserrat, Maria Llavero-Valero, Luis Gutiérrez-Rojas, Rosa Molina, Roberto Rodríguez-Jimenez, Javier Quintero, Melchor Alvarez De Mon
Date:
2022
Resource type:
Blogs/news/opinion
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The article explores the interplay between diet and Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), emphasizing that diet is a core pillar of mental health. It highlights how malnutrition and poor dietary patterns contribute to MDD and discusses the bidirectional relationship between diet and mental health. The study identifies key nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, polyphenols, and caffeine, along with dietary patterns like the Mediterranean diet, as potentially beneficial for MDD prevention and management. It also underscores the need for further research to validate these findings.

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