News-Medical.Net June 2, 2023
In a recent study published in PLOS ONE, researchers determined the relationship between plant-origin diet indices (PDIs) and mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression among Iranian adults.
Study: The relationship between a plant-based diet and mental health: Evidence from a cross-sectional multicentric community trial (LIPOKAP) study. Image Credit: marilynbarbone/Shutterstock.com
Background
Mental health disorders, such as anxiety and depression, are major population health concerns globally due to their widespread prevalence and limited improvements.
Psychiatric disorders negatively impact an individual’s health, life quality, survival, and eating habits. Recent research has demonstrated that nutrition has a significant impact on psychological well-being.
Plant-origin diets may confer neuroprotective benefits, and studies have found a link between PDI and anxiety and depression. However, data...