The Association Between Dietary Fiber Intake and Depression Among US Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study Based on NHANES Data From 2005 to 2020.

ABSTRACT: Depression is a prevalent chronic condition that affects a person's thoughts, emotions, and physical health. However, there is limited evidence on the impact of dietary fiber on depression. Additionally, the association between dietary fiber intake and the risk of depression remains controversial. We extracted data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) database on 85,750 participants. After excluding minors and pregnant individuals, and those with missing Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) data, dietary fiber intake, or covariates, we included 29,980 participants for data analysis. Categorizing them into non-depressed groups, clinically relevant depression (CRD, with scores no less than 10) and clinically significant depression (CSD, with scores no less tha

SUBMITTER: Lai S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12267881 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature