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Exploring the impact of flavonoids on symptoms of depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Current literature has demonstrated that dietary patterns may be related to the onset and course of mental health disorders such as depression, specifically, diets rich in plants, herbal beverages and nutritional supplements, which contain a high concentration of flavonoids (natural phenolic compounds found in fruits, vegetables, grains, bark, roots, stems, flowers, tea and wine). Ali et al. (2021) endeavored to drive a systematic review investigating how flavonoids in our diet can impact depressive symptoms. 46 studies were selected (36 interventional trials with a collective total of 2,788 participants and 10 observational studies) and their subsequent analysis showed that consuming flavonoids lead to a substantial reduction in the symptoms of depression experienced by the participants, which postulates that a high intake of flavonoids may be beneficial to individuals suffering from depressive symptoms. The authors conclude that further work is critical to further the understanding of the mechanisms driving the response to flavonoid consumption, including central nervous system responses. [NPID: Antioxidants, depression, diet, flavonoids, mental health, oxidative stress]
Year: 2021
