Dietary Phytochemicals and Depressive Symptoms in Young Adults: Evidence from Undergraduate Students in Turkiye.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Depression is a prevalent mental health problem among undergraduate students, and dietary patterns may play a role in its prevention. Phytochemical-rich diets have been proposed to be potential protective factors against depression due to their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective properties. This study aimed to investigate the association between the Dietary Phytochemical Index (DPI) and depressive symptoms among undergraduate students in Türkiye. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted among 789 undergraduate students at Erciyes University between May 2024-May 2025. Dietary data were collected using a 101-item Food Frequency Questionnaire, and the DPI was calculated as the percentage of total daily energy derived fro

SUBMITTER: Yasar Firat Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12608252 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature