Diet and Nutrition

Treating your depression may be as simple as treating a vitamin deficiency. From your About.com Guide to Depression.

Diet expert says antidepressant weight gain can be countered through carbohydrate control along with a proper regimen of diet and exercise.

A study out of Norway reports that regular and long-term use of cod liver oil, which is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, may protect people from depression.

Lifestyle changes such as better diet can greatly improve your PMS symptoms.

Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding may be able to reduce their chances of having postpartum depression and improve their baby's neurological development by consuming an essential fatty acid called DHA, claims David Kyle, Ph.D., the US director of the Mother and Child Foundation.

A U.S. study published in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine found that a high ratio of omega-6 fatty acids to omega-3 fatty acids was associated with depression and inflammation.

Not all sources of fish oil are the same. Learn which type of fish provides the best quality of oil.

Did you know those carbohydrate and chocolate cravings may be an attempt to self-medicate your depression?

Guest writers Ron Hoggan M.A. & James Braly M.D. discuss how the eating patterns of our prehistoric ancestors may not have prepared us for our modern day diet. From your About.com Guide to Depression.

Our Alternative Medicine Guide, Cathy Wong, N.D., says that a diet high in vegetables may be a good way to ward off both heart disease and depression.

Can a vitamin B12 deficiency cause depression? Learn more about the link between vitamin B12 and depression.