A brief diet intervention can reduce symptoms of depression in young adults - A randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT: There is strong epidemiological evidence that poor diet is associated with depression. The reverse has also been shown, namely that eating a healthy diet rich in fruit, vegetables, fish and lean meat, is associated with reduced risk of depression. To date, only one randomised controlled trial (RCT) has been conducted with elevated depression symptoms being an inclusion criterion, with results showing that a diet intervention can reduce clinical levels of depression. No such RCTs have been performed in young adults. Young adults with elevated levels of depression symptoms and who habitually consume a poor diet were randomly allocated to a brief 3-week diet intervention (Diet Group) or a habitual diet control group (Control Group). The primary and secondary outcome measures assessed at basel

SUBMITTER: Francis HM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6784975 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature