Dietary factors, risk of developing depression, and severity of its symptoms in older adults—A narrative review of current knowledge

•Lifestyle and a proper diet with adequate intake of specific nutrients can help in the treatment of depression or support the prevention of its development.•So far, the subject of nutrition of older patients (>60 y) in the context of risk or intensification of depression symptoms has not been wi...

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Published in:Nutrition (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.) Los Angeles County, Calif.), 2023-02, Vol.106, p.111892-111892, Article 111892
Main Authors: Chrzastek, Zuzanna, Guligowska, Agnieszka, Sobczuk, Piotr, Kostka, Tomasz
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adults
Aged
Carbohydrates
Depression
Depression - etiology
Diet
Diet - adverse effects
Dietary fiber
Etiology
Humans
Iron
Magnesium
Mental depression
Minerals
Nutrients deficiency
Nutritional status
Obesity
Older people
Risk
Selenium
Signs and symptoms
Trace elements
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamins
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Summary:•Lifestyle and a proper diet with adequate intake of specific nutrients can help in the treatment of depression or support the prevention of its development.•So far, the subject of nutrition of older patients (>60 y) in the context of risk or intensification of depression symptoms has not been widely described.•There is an encouraging association between the intake of several nutrients and depression in older individuals. Further research is needed to develop optimal dietary recommendations to prevent depression and support its treatment. Depression is one of the most common diseases in the older population. Difficulties in recognizing its etiology and recurrence make depression a major challenge for health care professionals. The risk of developing depression is influenced by many factors, including lifestyle and diet. Research studies have shown a relationship between the consumption of specific macro- and microelements and depression. However, so far, no nutritional recommendations on how to reduce the risk of the disease and its relapses in older adults have been developed. This review outlines research results of conducted studies and focuses on both basic and potentially promising elements of diet, such as proteins, carbohydrates, fats, dietary fiber, vitamins (D, E, C, and B), and microelements such as magnesium, zinc, selenium, or iron.
ISSN:0899-9007
1873-1244
DOI:10.1016/j.nut.2022.111892