Association between serum copper, zinc, and selenium concentrations and depressive symptoms in the US adult population, NHANES (2011-2016).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence suggests that alterations in serum trace element concentrations are closely associated with mental illness. However, ​studies on the relationship between serum copper, zinc, and selenium concentrations and depressive symptoms are limited and with controversial results. We aimed to investigate the association between serum concentrations of these trace elements and depressive symptoms in US adults.

Methods

Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) (2011-2016) were used in this cross-sectional study. The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 Items (PHQ-9) was employed to assess depressive symptoms. Multiple logistic regression was performed to determine the relationship between the serum concentrations of copper, zinc, and selenium an

SUBMITTER: Huang D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10337172 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature