Mediterranean Eating Linked to Fewer Depression Symptoms in Older Age
This review suggests a Mediterranean-style diet is associated with fewer depressive symptoms in older adults.
Depression is common in older adults, and food may be one overlooked lever. This review found that Mediterranean and MIND diets are linked to fewer depressive symptoms, while processed Western diets are linked to more. Poor nutrition consistently tracked with worse mood. Single nutrient supplements gave mixed results, with benefits seeming to depend on whether someone was deficient.
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