A STUDY TO EXAMINE THE IMPACT OF NUTRITIONAL INTERVENTION ON ANXIETY MANAGEMENT
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Anxiety, Depression, Phytochemicals, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Therapeutic Research.Abstract
The vast majority of people who suffer from mental illness suffer from anxiety disorders. While more and more research points to dietary factors as important in the onset and maintenance of mood disorders like depression, little is known about the function of nutrition in anxiety disorders. Through a comprehensive mapping of the current literature on anxiety disorders and nutrition, this scoping review aimed to discover any connections between dietary components and the incidence of anxiety symptoms or disorders, as well as any gaps or possibilities for future study. Scope reviews are known for their rigorous methodology, which this review adhered to. The number of studies that found a link between a food ingredient and anxiety symptoms or disorders was tallied and shown graphically. A grand total of 55,914 distinct outcomes were discovered. Fifteen hundred forty-one articles were considered for inclusion after a full-text examination. According to the research, a reduced anxiety level was linked to a diet high in fruits and vegetables, omega-3 fatty acids, "healthy" eating habits, calorie restriction, eating breakfast, following a ketogenic diet, taking a broad-spectrum micronutrient supplement, taking probiotics, and consuming a variety of phytochemicals. A high-fat diet, insufficient tryptophan and dietary protein, excessive sugar and refined carbohydrate consumption, and "unhealthy" eating habits were all linked to increased anxiety levels, according to the review. Many research relied on animal testing or mere observation, which limits the generalisability of the results. The results are limited in applicability since only 10% of intervention trials included individuals with anxiety disorders. People suffering from anxiety disorders should be the subjects of high-quality therapeutic research.
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