Dietary niacin intake in relation to depression among adults: a population-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous studies have shown that an antioxidant diet is a protective factor against depression. However, the association between niacin, an important antioxidant consumed from the diet, and depression has received little attention. Therefore, we explored the association between niacin intake and depression through a cross-sectional analysis of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 2007 to 2016.

Methods

Depression was measured using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9, score ≥ 10). Niacin intake was assessed through 24-h dietary recall interviews. The relationship of niacin intake with depression among adults in US was assessed by using a weighted multiple logistic regression model with subgroup analysis. Non-linear associations wer

SUBMITTER: Tian S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10506255 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature