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Nutrient intakes are correlated with overall psychiatric functioning in adults with mood disorders

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Davison, Karen M, Kaplan, Bonnie J·2012·The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry

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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the relation between nutrient intake and psychiatric functioning in adults with confirmed mood disorders. METHOD: A cross-sectional study was conducted of the intake of major (that is, carbohydrates, fat, and protein) and minor (that is, vitamins and minerals) nutrients (from 3-day food records and a Food Frequency Questionnaire), Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) scores, and symptoms of depression and mania (the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale and the Young Mania Rating Scale) in 97 community-based adults with mood disorders whose diagnoses were confirmed with structured interviews. RESULTS: Significant correlations were found between GAF scores and energy (kilocalories), carbohydrates, fibre, total fat, linoleic acid, riboflavin, niacin, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, pantothenic acid, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, and iron (all P values < 0.05), as well as magnesium (r = 0.41, P < 0.001) and zinc (r = 0.35, P < 0.001). Though modest in magnitude, the pattern of correlations was consistent, indicating higher levels of mental function associated with a higher intake of nutrients. Depression and mania scores, which were generally mild or moderate, did not individually show consistent patterns. When dietary supplement use was added to nutrient intakes from food, GAF scores remained positively correlated (P < 0.05) with all dietary minerals. CONCLUSION: This detailed analysis in a clinically diagnosed sample was consistent with prior epidemiologic surveys, revealing an association between higher levels of nutrient intakes and better mental health. Nutrient intakes warrant further consideration in the treatment of people with mood disorders.

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Authors
Davison, K. M., & Kaplan, B. J.
Affiliations
  • British Columbia Centre of Excellence for Women's Health (CA)
  • University of Calgary (CA)
Corresponding author
Kaplan, Bonnie J
Venue
The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry
Published
2012-02
Volume
57
Issue
2
Pages
85-92
ISSN
  • 0706-7437 (ISSN-L)
  • 1497-0015
OpenAlex
W1799967065
Cited by
73
References
25
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FWCI
8.36
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • cIRcle (University of British Columbia) (submittedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
  • Open Collections
Funders
Health Research Board
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Nutritional Studies and Diet
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Nutrition and Health Studies
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
Keywords
mood disorders, nutrient intake, dietary intake, psychiatric functioning, Global Assessment of Functioning, depression, mania, dietary minerals, dietary vitamin intake, dietary fat, dietary fiber, dietary supplements, mental health
MeSH terms
Adult, Analysis of Variance, Cross-Sectional Studies, Diet, Female, Humans, Male, Nutritional Requirements, Nutrition Assessment, Linear Models, Dietary Supplements, Mood Disorders

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