Low vitamin D levels and depression linked in young women, new OSU study shows

A new study from Oregon State University suggests there is a relationship between low levels of vitamin D and depression in otherwise healthy young women.

Depression puts low-income population at even greater risk for obesity and poor nutrition

However directionality of this association is still unclear, according to new study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Researchers link vitamin D deficiency to seasonal affective disorder

In a new study, researchers hypothesize that vitamin D deficiency may be a driver of seasonal affective disorder – a form of depression that strikes during winter months.

Could eating more fish make antidepressants work better?

A new study suggests depressed patients who do not respond to antidepressants may have abnormal fatty acid metabolism. The solution? Eat more fatty fish.

Some forms of depression may be prevented by omega-3 fatty acids

Patients with increased inflammation, including those receiving cytokines for medical treatment, have a greatly increased risk of depression.

Observation: Copious coffee consumption while taking MAO inhibitors may lead to severe hypertension

High caffeine consumption may lead to severe hypertension in patients taking monoamine oxidase (MOA) inhibitors for atypical depression and other disorders, according to a patient observation being…

Pitt-led study shows lifestyle interventions can prevent major depression in adults with mild symptoms

Discussions with a dietary coach to learn about healthy eating were as effective as meeting with a counselor for problem-solving or “talk” therapy in preventing major depression among older black and white adults with mild symptoms of the mood disorder, according to researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Maryland.

Probiotics may help in the treatment of depression

Probiotics are not new, but their status as a nutritional buzzword is. Most folks have now heard and seen the term countless times in commercials and advertisements, as yogurt, dietary supplement, natural food product, and even cosmetic companies promote their probiotic-containing products.But what are they, and why are they important?

Healthy eating reduces risk of depression

A healthy diet may reduce the risk of severe depression, according to a prospective follow-up study of more than 2,000 men conducted at the University of Eastern Finland. In addition, weight loss in the context of a lifestyle intervention was associated with a reduction in depressive symptoms…

Taking Vitamins And Minerals Boosts Energy And Enhances Mood

Vitamin and mineral supplements can enhance mental energy and well-being not only for healthy adults but for those prone to anxiety and depression, according to a panel discussion at the 2013 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting & Food Expo® held at McCormick Place. Bonnie Kaplan, Ph.D…

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