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Dietary fiber intake, depression, and anxiety: a systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiologic studies

Fans of fiber-ladened foods may have a high tendency to keep depression at bay.

This study sought to investigate on the intake of fiber-rich foods, such as vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, in relation to the occurrence of depression by means of a meta-analysis. Data extracted from 18 scientific publications were included in this meta-analysis. 

Researchers observed that upping the rate of consumption of fiber-containing foods slashed the risk of depression by 10% in adults and 57% in adolescents. The findings of this study affirmed that high dietary ingestion of fiber may decrease the incidence of depression in both adolescents and adults.

Research Summary Information

  • 2022
  • Faezeh Saghafian, Maryam Hajishafiee, Parisa Rouhani, Parvane Saneei
  • Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Adelaide Medical School, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia. Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutrition and Food Science, Food Security Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.
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