Depression is related to dietary diversity score in women: a cross-sectional study from a developing country

Mental disorders disrupt normal brain function and impose a significant burden on societies. The causes of these disorders are often unclear, but previous research suggests that, similar to many other diseases, nutrition might play a crucial role. The building blocks of proteins, amino acids, are necessary for the synthesis of neurotransmitters, which are the chemical […]

Jacka et al. (2017) executed this 12-week, single blind, randomised controlled trial to investigate the efficacy of a dietary improvement program for the treatment of major depressive episodes. The intervention consisted of seven individual nutritional consulting sessions delivered by a clinical dietician. The control condition was comprised of a social support protocol adhering to the […]