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Nourished Brain PodcastAuthor: Sarah Thomsen Ferreira
The Nourished Brain Podcast is your trusted source for understanding the science-backed connection between nutrition, mental health, and brain function. Hosted by integrative and functional dietitian Sarah Ferreira, MS, MPH, RD, IFNCP, each episode dives into the field of nutritional neuroscience and explores how nutrition affects mood, cognition, and emotional well-being. Through expert interviews and evidence-based strategies, episodes focus on practical ways to support brain health at every stage of life. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Nutrition Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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{Research Brief} Nonlinear Dose–Response Relationship Between Dietary Inflammatory Index and Risk of Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Monday, 24 November, 2025
In this episode of The Nourished Brain, I break down a new systematic review and meta-analysis titled “Nonlinear Dose–Response Relationship Between Dietary Inflammatory Index and Risk of Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”I explore:• Why chronic low-grade inflammation is now considered a key driver of mental health conditions• The meta-analysis findings showing that higher DII scores are associated with increased depressive symptoms• How anti-inflammatory patterns like the Mediterranean diet may support better brain health• Key limitations of the review, including reliance on observational data and self-reported diet measuresTune in to learn how your daily food choices may influence systemic inflammation—and ultimately, your mood and mental well-being. ---------Yu L, Bian L, Ren L, Wei W, Zhang H, Miao M. Nonlinear dose-response relationship between dietary inflammatory index and risk of depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Nutr. 2025 Sep 12;12:1645789.---------💡 Have a question you’d like me to cover on the podcast? Or interested in joining as a guest? Looking for a speaker for your event, workshop, or conference? Send me a message at nourishedbrainpodcast@gmail.com.🌱 Want to explore 1:1 nutrition therapy?Learn more here: foodandmoodnutritiontherapy.com.🧠 Stay up to date on the latest nutrition research for brain and mental health. Subscribe to the Brain Food Digest: brainfooddigest.beehiiv.com.
