Scientists from Linyi People’s Hospital found that dietary patterns are linked to different depression risks.
A healthy diet is linked to a strongly reduced depression risk.
The research is published in Psychiatry Research and was conducted by Ye Li et al.
Although some studies have reported potential associations of dietary patterns with depression risk, a consistent perspective hasn’t been estimated to date.
In the study, the team conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate the relationship between dietary patterns and the risk of depression.
In total, 21 studies from ten countries met the inclusion criteria and were included in the current research.
The team found that a dietary pattern characterized by a high intake of fruit, vegetables, whole grain, fish, olive oil, low-fat dairy, antioxidants, and low intakes of animal foods was linked to a decreased risk of depression.
A dietary pattern characterized by high consumption of red and/or processed meat, refined grains, sweets, high-fat dairy products, butter, potatoes, and high-fat gravy, and low intakes of fruits and vegetables is associated with an increased risk of depression.
The results suggest that a healthy pattern may decrease the risk of depression, whereas western-style may increase the risk of depression.
The team says more clinical studies are urgently required to confirm these findings.
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