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- Title
Dietary factors in the aetiology of postnatal depression.
- Authors
Derbyshire, E.; Costarelli, V.
- Abstract
Prevalence of postnatal depression (PND) occurs in approximately 13–20% of women after birth and has detrimental consequences for both the mother and the offspring. The causes of PND remain unclear, with research suggesting a multifactorial aetiology. It is believed that some dietary constituents may, in part, be related to the onset of PND. The possible protective roles of folate, riboflavin, calcium, magnesium and zinc intake have been investigated, as well as the role of a high glycaemic index diet, with conflicting results. Most of the literature appears to have focused on the symptoms of PND in relation to patterns of fish consumption and intake of n-3(omega-3) fatty acids. A review of studies published through MEDLINE indicated that riboflavin, calcium and zinc may play a role in alleviating symptoms of PND. Although a greater number of published papers have studied associations between n-3 intake and PND incidence, findings are somewhat contradictory. Further research is now required to develop these preliminary research findings with an aim to reducing the health costs of PND through the application of nutritional interventions.
- Subjects
POSTPARTUM depression; ETIOLOGY of diseases; MENTAL depression; GLYCEMIC index; MEDLINE
- Publication
Nutrition Bulletin, 2008, Vol 33, Issue 3, p162
- ISSN
1471-9827
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1467-3010.2008.00703.x