Nutrição e Depressão – Artigo 15
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Depression: Scientific Evidence and Biological Mechanisms
The changing of omega-6/omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) in the food supply of Western societies occurred over the last 150 years is thought to promote the pathogenesis ofmany inflammatory-related diseases, including depressive disorders. Several epidemiological studies reported a significant inverse correlation between intake of oily fish and depression or bipolar disorders. Studies conducted specifically on the association between omega-3 intake and depression reported contrasting results, ...
Nutrição e Depressão – Artigo 14
Nutritional Aspects of Depression
Abstract
Several nutrition, food and dietary compounds have been suggested to be involved in the onset and maintenance of depressive disorders and in the severity of depressive symptoms.
Nutritional compounds might modulate depression associated biomarkers and parallel the
development of depression, obesity and diabetes. In this context, recent studies revealed new
mediators of both energy homeostasis and mood changes (i.e. IGF-1, NPY, BDNF, ghrelin, leptin, CCK, GLP-1, AGE, glucose metabolism and microbiota) acting in gut brain circuits. In this ...
Nutrição e Depressão – Artigo 13
Nutrition Depression in the Community-Based Oldest-Old
The number of older adults continues to increase in all healthcare settings. The majority of older adults are living in the community. Most are dealing with at least one chronic physical illness or mental health concern. Nutritional status and depression, key indicators of overall health, have a complex and interdependent relationship. Clinicians must understand factors that affect nutrition and depression to promote positive health outcomes and enhance the overall quality of life for the oldest-old in the community.
Nutrição e Depressão – Artigo 12
Nutrition and depression at the forefront of progress
Abstract
Depression is a debilitating disorder estimated to become the second cause of morbidity worldwide by the year 2020. The limited efficacy of antidepressant therapy, as well as the major negative consequences of this disorder, has stimulated additional research in order to determine possible adjunctive treatments. There is mounting evidence linking dietary patterns to major
depression development. This article presents some of the most significant findings concerning the role of nutrition in major depressive disorder. Alt...
Nutrição e Depressão – Artigo 11
Markers of Oxidative Stress and Neuroprogression in Depression Disorder
Major depression is multifactorial disorder with high prevalence and alarming prognostic in the nearest 15 years. Several mechanisms of depression are known.Neurotransmitters imbalance and imbalance between neuroprogressive and neuroprotective factors are observed in major depression. Depression is accompanied by inflammatory responses of the organism and consequent elevation of proinflammatory cytokines and increased lipid peroxidation are described in literature. Neuropsychiatric disorders includingmajor ...
Nutrição e Depressão – Artigo 10
Magnesium Intake and Depression in Adults
Background: Depression is a common and often disabling disorder. Magnesium supplementation has been linked to improvement in depressive symptoms, but consensus on the relationship between magnesium and depression has not been reached.
Methods: The purpose of this study was to test the existence of an association between dietary magnesium intake and depression in the adult US population. A cross-sectional, population-based data set (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey) was used to explore the relationship of magnesium intake and ...
Nutrição e Depressão – Artigo 9
Evaluation of Nutritional Status of Patients with Depression
Aims and Objectives. Our goal was to determine nutritional status, body composition, and biochemical parameters of patients diagnosed with depression based on DSM-IV-TR criteria. Methods. A total of 59 individuals, aged 18–60 years admitted to Mental Health Centre of Kayseri Education and Research Hospital, were included in the study.The participants were randomly assigned to two groups; depression group ( = 29) and control group ( = 30). Anthropometric measurements, some biochemical parameters, demographic data, and ...
Nutrição e Depressão – Artigo 8
Efficacy of Vitamin D Supplementation in Depression in Adults: A Systematic Review
Abstract
Context—Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigating the efficacy of vitamin D (Vit D) in depression provided inconsistent results.
Objective—We aim to summarize the evidence of RCTs to assess the efficacy of oral Vit D supplementation in depression compared to placebo.
Data Sources—We searched electronic databases, two conference proceedings, and gray literature by contacting authors of included studies.
Study Selection—We selected parallel RCTs investigating the effect of oral ...
