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Adherence to dietary approaches to stop hypertension (DASH) diet in relation to psychological function in recovered

Zahra Khorasanchi1,2, Asieh Ahmadihoseini3, Omalbanin Hajhoseini1,2

  • 1Department of Nutrition, School of Medicine, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.

BMC Nutrition
|November 11, 2022
PubMed

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Following COVID-19 recovery, adherence to the DASH diet may help reduce depression and stress. This study explored the link between dietary patterns and psychological well-being in post-COVID-19 individuals.

Area of Science:

  • Nutritional Psychiatry
  • Post-COVID-19 Syndrome Research
  • Public Health Nutrition

Background:

  • Persistent psychiatric symptoms are a concern after COVID-19 recovery.
  • Understanding long-term health impacts, including mental health, is crucial for patient follow-up.
  • Dietary factors may influence psychological well-being in post-viral conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between adherence to the Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet and psychological function in individuals recovered from COVID-19.
  • To assess the relationship between specific dietary components and mental health outcomes post-COVID-19.
  • To identify potential nutritional strategies for managing psychological sequelae of COVID-19.

Main Methods:

  • A case-control study involving 246 adults (123 cases, 123 controls) who had recovered from COVID-19.
  • Dietary intake assessed using a validated food frequency questionnaire (FFQ).
  • Psychological status evaluated using standardized questionnaires for depression, anxiety, stress, insomnia, sleep quality, and quality of life.

Main Results:

  • Significant inverse correlations observed between depression scores and intake of vegetables, nuts, legumes, and whole grains.
  • Higher stress scores were positively correlated with red and processed meat consumption.
  • Adherence to the DASH diet was significantly associated with reduced depression and stress in recovered COVID-19 patients (ORs ranging from 0.746-0.997).

Conclusions:

  • Adherence to the DASH diet shows potential as a supportive intervention for mitigating depression and stress in individuals post-COVID-19 recovery.
  • Dietary patterns, specifically the DASH diet, may play a role in the psychological recovery process after COVID-19.
  • Further research into nutritional interventions for post-COVID-19 psychological symptoms is warranted.
Abstract

Keywords:
AnxietyCOVID-19DASH dietDepressionStress

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