There is emerging evidence that an unhealthy dietary pattern may increase the risk of
developing depression or anxiety, whereas a healthy dietary pattern may decrease it. This …

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 of …

Most of the global population is deficient in long-chain marine omega-3s. In particular,
docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), a long-chain omega-3 fatty acid, is important for brain and …

Major depression and anxiety disorders have high prevalence rates and are frequently
comorbid. The neurobiological bases for these disorders are not fully understood, and …

Background Fish consumption and n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) have been
hypothesized to exert preventive effects toward depressive disorders, but findings are …

We examined the associations of emotional eating and depressive symptoms with the
consumption of sweet and non-sweet energy-dense foods and vegetables/fruit, also …

The central nervous system (CNS) has the highest concentration of lipids in the organism
after adipose tissue. Among these lipids, the brain is particularly enriched with …

Observational studies have linked lower omega-3 (n-3) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs)
and higher omega-6 (n-6) PUFAs with inflammation and depression, but randomized …

The UK dietary guidelines for cardiovascular disease acknowledge the importance of long‐
chain omega‐3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA)–a component of fish oils–in reducing …

Studies have shown that diet and nutrition play significant roles in the prevention of
depression and its clinical treatment. The present review aims to provide a clear …