Yaxiao Wang, Jiaoyang Li, Li Li, Shengxin Quan, Ge Meng, Yeqing Gu, Qing Zhang, Li Liu, Hongmei Wu, Sizhen Lai, Yinxiao Chen, Tongfeng Liu, Shaomei Sun, Xing Wang, Qiyu Jia, Kun Song, Kaijun Niu
Background : Garlic has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, cardiovascular improvement and other beneficial effects on human health. However, few studies have evaluated the association of garlic intake with the risk of depressive symptoms. The aim of this prospective cohort was to examine the association between the frequency of raw garlic consumption and depressive symptoms in the general adult population. Methods : A total of 7427 participants (mean ± standard deviation: 39.7 ± 10.5 years) without baseline depressive symptoms were included in the cohort study...
April 2, 2024: Food & Function