A prospective evaluation of the depression-nutrient intake reverse causality hypothesis in a cohort of community-dwelling older Canadians.

Laura GougeonHélène PayetteJosé A MoraisPierrette GaudreauBryna ShatensteinKatherine Gray-Donald

Published in: The British journal of nutrition (2017)

Among community-dwelling older adults, declines in dietary vitamins B6, B12 and folate may precede depression incidence. To help preventative efforts by programmes and practitioners, longitudinal cohorts of longer duration should investigate the extent of the decline in dietary intakes relative to the time of depression.

Keyphrases

community dwelling
depressive symptoms
sleep quality
risk factors
physical activity
cross sectional
general practice