Research on major depression has confirmed that it is caused by an array of
biopsychosocial and lifestyle factors. Diet, exercise and sleep are three such influences that …

Findings from observational studies investigating the association between fruit and
vegetable consumption and risk of depression were inconsistent. We conducted a …

Despite the well-established roles of B-vitamins and their deficiencies in health and disease,
there is growing evidence indicating a key role of those nutrients in functions of the central …

Background: B-vitamin deficiencies have been associated with depression; however, there
is very little prospective evidence from population-based studies of older adults. Objective …

Biological markers for depression are of great interest to aid in elucidating the causes of
major depression. We assess currently available biological markers to query their validity for …

Objectives As clinical practice guidelines vary widely in their search strategies and
recommendations of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for depression, this …

Dietary factors have been implicated in at least four of the ten leading causes of death in the
US (heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and stroke). Nevertheless, physicians frequently …

ObjectiveThe adherence to a Mediterranean Dietary Pattern ensures an adequate intake of
B vitamins and w-3 fatty acids. A protective role on depression has been suggested for both …

Background Research suggests that depressive disorders exist on a continuum, with
subthreshold symptoms causing considerable population burden and increasing individual …

Background: Thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B-6, folate, and vitamin B-12 are required
to synthesize neurotransmitters that are potentially involved in the pathophysiology of …