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Nutritional Modulation of the Gut-Brain Axis: A Comprehensive Review of Dietary Interventions in Depression and Anxiety Management.
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24 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
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- Nutritional Interventions for Perimenopausal Anxiety and Depression Targeting Tryptophan and GABA Pathways: A Narrative Review.Nutrients · 2026Review
- Micronutrient-immune interactions in mood and psychotic disorders: a case-control study of vitamin C, iron, zinc, magnesium, and peripheral blood cell indices.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Association between unhealthy food consumption and mental health outcomes in children and adolescents: an umbrella review.Child and adolescent psychiatry and mental health · 2026Review
- Age-Specific Association Between the Dietary Inflammatory Index and Depression Among Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease.Food science & nutrition · 2026Article
- The Gut Microbiota in Perimenopausal Anxiety: A Novel Therapeutic Pathway Through Diet.Nutrients · 2026Review
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- Harnessing Dietary Tryptophan: Bridging the Gap Between Neurobiology and Psychiatry in Depression Management.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Targeting the gut-immune-brain axis: pharmacological insights from depression in inflammatory bowel disease.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2026Review
- Dopamine and the Gut Microbiota: Interactions Within the Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis and Therapeutic Perspectives.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Review
- Move to Remember: The Role of Physical Activity and Exercise in Preserving and Enhancing Cognitive Function in Aging-A Narrative Review.Geriatrics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Cross-sectional study of the association between nutrition and depression in older people living in nursing homes.BMC geriatrics · 2025Article
- Biomimetic Strategies for Nutraceutical Delivery: Advances in Bionanomedicine for Enhanced Nutritional Health.Biomimetics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Functional and Therapeutic Roles of Plant-Derived Antioxidants in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Mechanisms, Challenges, and Considerations for Special Populations.Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Nutraceuticals for Gut-Brain Axis Health: A Novel Approach to Combat Malnutrition and Future Personalised Nutraceutical Interventions.Nutrients · 2025Review
- Could a Mediterranean Diet Modulate Alzheimer's Disease Progression? The Role of Gut Microbiota and Metabolite Signatures in Neurodegeneration.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Isolation and Characterization of β-Phenylethylamine-Producing Lactic Acid Bacteria from Dairy Products.Microorganisms · 2025Article
- Brain Glycogen-Its Metabolic Role in Neuronal Health and Neurological Disorders-An Extensive Narrative Review.Metabolites · 2025Review
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Abstract
Mental health is an increasing topic of focus since more than 500 million people in the world suffer from depression and anxiety. In this multifactorial disorder, parameters such as inflammation, the state of the microbiota and, therefore, the patient's nutrition are receiving more attention. In addition, food products are the source of many essential ingredients involved in the regulation of mental processes, including amino acids, neurotransmitters, vitamins, and others. For this reason, this narrative review was carried out with the aim of analyzing the role of nutrition in depression and anxiety disorders. To reach the review aim, a critical review was conducted utilizing both primary sources, such as scientific publications and secondary sources, such as bibliographic indexes, web pages, and databases. The search was conducted in PsychINFO, MedLine (Pubmed), Cochrane (Wiley), Embase, and CinAhl. The results show a direct relationship between what we eat and the state of our nervous system. The gut-brain axis is a complex system in which the intestinal microbiota communicates directly with our nervous system and provides it with neurotransmitters for its proper functioning. An imbalance in our microbiota due to poor nutrition will cause an inflammatory response that, if sustained over time and together with other factors, can lead to disorders such as anxiety and depression. Changes in the functions of the microbiota-gut-brain axis have been linked to several mental disorders. It is believed that the modulation of the microbiome composition may be an effective strategy for a new treatment of these disorders. Modifications in nutritional behaviors and the use of ergogenic components are presented as important non-pharmacological interventions in anxiety and depression prevention and treatment. It is desirable that the choice of nutritional and probiotic treatment in individual patients be based on the results of appropriate biochemical and microbiological tests.
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