https://www.mdlinx.com/internal-medicine/medical-news-article/2016/11/07/aging-cognitive-function-depression-nutrition-sucrose/6932637/?
Clinical Interventions in Aging, 11/07/2016
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this study, researchers conducted a case–control investigation of
whether depression impairs physical and cognitive functioning and
quality of life, and whether there is a connection between nutrient
deficiencies and these adverse changes. The incidence of falls and poor
quality of life might be partially connected with the presence of
depression. The improper consumption of chose nutrients may impair the
functioning and quality of life of older adults with depression, for
example, the excess intake of sucrose and insufficient intake of
protein, fiber, eicosapentaenoic acid, niacin and vitamin B6. Particular
nutrients ought to be translated into dietary patterns which permit the
individual patient to address these nutrient deficiencies.
Methods
- A sum of 130 older subjects were enrolled in this study.
- Half of them (65) diagnosed with depression (16 men and 49 women) and 65 age– and sex–matched controls without depression.
- In this study all patients underwent comprehensive geriatric assessment.
- Nutritional state was examined with the Mini Nutritional Assessment, cognitive performance was assessed by the Mini–Mental State Examination and physical functioning by the Timed “Up & Go” test and handgrip strength.
- The pattern of intake of different nutrients was examined in detail.
Results
- The distinctions in cognitive functioning seen between the gatherings were identified with specific nutrient consumption, as was handgrip strength to some extent.
- The differences in nutritional status, several functional tests and muscle strength were identified with both the presence of depression and inappropriate intake of certain nutrients.
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