Non-linear association between Mediterranean diet and depressive symptom in U.S. adults: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: The Mediterranean diet (MED), a dietary pattern rich in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, fish, and olive oil, has anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory effects. Although some data suggest that MED adherence is associated with decreased manifestation of depressive symptoms, it remains necessary to further analyze this apparent non-linear association as well as the influence of different factors on the relationship between MED and depression. Here, we investigated associations between the alternate MED (aMED) score and depressive symptom via multivariate logistic regression, weighted generalized additive (GAM) and two-step linear regression models, analyzing data from the 2005-2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). The most important factor r

SUBMITTER: Fan Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9334730 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature