Depression, Is It Treatable in Adults Utilising Dietary Interventions? A Systematic Review of Randomised Controlled Trials.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to examine the effectiveness of whole food or whole diet interventions, including Dairy, in treating depression in adults.
Results Summary
The study found that dietary interventions, which may include Dairy, resulted in decreased depression levels across all seven included studies, with effect sizes ranging from small to moderate.
Population
Adults with depression.
Effective Dosage
Not specified.
Duration
Not specified.
Interactions
None mentioned.
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
whole food or whole diet interventions | decrease | depression levels | adults | - | found positive outcomes | #1 |
dietary intervention | decrease | depression levels | adult populations | - | decreasing | #2 |
This systematic literature review examined whole food or whole diet interventions to treat depression. The inclusion criteria encompassed adults, depression, a recognized depression scale and a whole food or diet intervention. APA PsychINFO, CINAHL, the Cochrance Central Register of Controlled Trails, MEDLINE and Scopus were searched for original research addressing diet as a treatment for depression in adult populations. The quality of the study was assessed using the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Quality Criteria Checklist. Seven studies; with 49,156 participants; met the eligibility criteria. All these studies found positive outcomes with depression levels decreasing after dietary intervention. The calculated effect size varied from small (Cohen's