O impacto da dieta no controle da depressão e ansiedade: uma revisão de literatura

Abstract

Objective: To identify evidence on the impact of diet on the control of depression and anxiety. Methodology: This is a literature review performed in the databases SciELO (Scientific Electronic Library Online) and PubMed using the descriptors in Portuguese diet, eating behavior combined with the descriptors depression and anxiety using the Boolean operator AND and its counterparts in English. Results: In this review 10 articles were selected and it was possible to verify that the Mediterranean diet and healthy lifestyle with adequate nutrition and regular practice of physical activity improve the symptoms of depression and anxiety. Supplementation of nutrients such as tryptophan, saturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids decreased depression, irritability and anxiety scores. The use of probiotics associated with vitamins and bioactive compounds has also shown improvement of psychiatric symptoms. Conclusion: It was possible to conclude that dietary improvements positively impact the symptoms of anxiety and depression, as well as together changes in lifestyle and intake of certain nutrientes.