The Effect of Micronutrient Intake on Cognitive Function and Physical Activity of the Elderly

Akbari, Asghar; Mirakhori, Fatemeh; Ashouri, Mahdi; Tehrani, Sadaf Nehzat Norozi

doi:10.5812/intjssh.121360

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“…From current knowledge, this present study is the first to explore the specific dietary composition of vitamins and minerals and their association with elevated depressive symptoms in adults. As it is known, the common treatments for depression include antidepressant medication and psychotherapy ( 7 , 9 , 16–18 , 25 , 26 ). These results may show possible alternative methods to preventing depression and other mental health disorders through natural over-the-counter remedies rather than prescribed antidepressants.…”

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“…The positive association between low dietary intake and elevated depressive symptoms may be explained by several factors that may play a role in the psychosocial factors connected with poor nutrition ( 10 , 11 , 25–27 , 37 ). Proposed nutritional deficiencies and treatments for persons with major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder have been reported.…”

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“…Several studies found that depressed individuals had lower vitamin D levels than others, and those with the lowest levels had the greatest risk of depression depending on dosage ( 8 , 10–14 , 22–24 ). Studies also revealed that an increase in vitamin D and magnesium intake had a significant relationship with cognitive function ( 25 ). B vitamins play an integral role in many molecular processes that are essential for the nervous system and brain function, including many that help maintain an appropriate balance for inhibition ( 12 , 14 , 26–28 ).…”

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Dietary intake with supplementation of vitamin D, vitamin B6, and magnesium on depressive symptoms: a public health perspective

Rajasekar,

VanderMolen,

Barnhart

et al. 2024

Front. Public Health

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ObjectiveThis study aims to understand the impact of dietary intake through supplementation of vitamins D, B6, and magnesium on elevated depressive symptoms, a mental health illness that is a leading contributor to global disability and a public health concern.MethodsMultiple datasets from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2017-March 2020 investigated the associations between vitamin D, B6, and magnesium on depression screening scores. A cross-sectional sample of adults over 20 was extracted (n = 9,232). Chi-square tests and logistic regression analyses were used to investigate the associations.ResultsIndividuals with low amounts of vitamin D (p = 0.0481) were more likely to report elevated depressive symptoms relative to those with low amounts of vitamin B6 (p = 0.0225). These results remained significant among those with high magnesium (p = 0.0133) proportionate to high vitamin B6 (p = 0.0225). In the age-adjusted model, a lower intake of vitamin D, vitamin B6, and magnesium showed a relationship with elevated depressive symptoms (Vitamin D: OR = 0.611, 95% CI 0.382–0.980 Vitamin B6: OR = 0.503, 95% CI 0.291–0.867 Magnesium: OR = 0.458, 95% CI 0.277–0.759). The fully adjusted regression model (gender, race/ethnicity, and household food security) showed that a lower intake of vitamin B6 and magnesium correlated with elevated depressive symptoms (Vitamin B6: OR = 0.439, 95% CI 0.260–0.738 Magnesium: OR = 0.465, 95% CI 0.303–0.714).ConclusionPreventive measures could be addressed by identifying the risks of vitamin deficiencies. Further epidemiological research is needed for the individual effects of vitamin supplementation and depression screening scores. Future prospective cohort studies exploring these associations, focusing on daily dietary intake, are needed to validate the direction of causation further and understand the underlying mechanisms.

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Dietary intake with supplementation of vitamin D, vitamin B6, and magnesium on depressive symptoms: a public health perspective

Rajasekar,

VanderMolen,

Barnhart

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“…Regarding nutrition, although it is not part of this research, it could be interesting to incorporate the relationship between ingested food and fine motor and cognitive function. Concerning future and necessary research, Akbari et al ( 2021 ) dug into an exciting topic in the field as the specific intake of certain micronutrients in a healthy diet and proved its correlation with cognitive performance and the level of physical activity in older adults.…”

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Lifestyles of Spanish elders from supervened SARS-CoV-2 variant onwards: A correlational research on life satisfaction and social-relational praxes

García

Aguayo²,

Castro³

et al. 2022

Front. Psychol.

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ObjectiveThis study aimed to analyze the influence and measurement of the relationship and interaction between the elderly lifestyles after the appearance of the SARS-CoV-2 variant and the factors analyzed comprised life satisfaction levels, social relationships, and daily-life activities.MethodsThe study population was ≥ 65 in Castile-La Mancha (N = 390,221). The research design was quantitative and arose from primary data collected via an ad hoc survey carried out through the Computer Assisted Telephone Interview system by randomly stratified sampling. The sample size was made up of 1,065 cases, and the participants were selected through a random sampling stratified by gender quotas (55.40% women; 44.60% men), age (x¯ = 76.56), province, and habitat size.ResultsThe results obtained revealed two main lifestyles, from which a notable behavioral change in personal relationships led to infer toward alternative lifestyles.ConclusionNotwithstanding the variation in lifestyles of the elderly after the pandemic, certain relationships remained unaltered. Thus, from the analyzed variables, relatives and friends relationships were scarcely influenced by the supervened incident.

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“…Due to various factors such as age, physiological changes, and lifestyle modifications, older adults are susceptible to insufficient intake of trace elements, which in turn can affect their cognitive abilities and physical fitness levels ( Akbari et al, 2022 ). Reduced cognitive function and physical weakness often lead to psychological issues such as anxiety and depression in older adults, which may trigger other chronic diseases.…”

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Exploring the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine exercise in alleviating anxiety and depression in older adults: a comprehensive study with randomized controlled trial and network meta-analysis

Dong,

Kuang,

Dong

et al. 2023

Front. Psychol.

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BackgroundAnxiety and depression pose a significant global health challenge for elderly individuals. Research has demonstrated the potential of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) exercise therapies in alleviating these conditions. However, ongoing debate and uncertainty persist regarding the optimal therapy and its impact on anxiety and depression. This study aims to evaluate and prioritize TCM exercise therapies for anxiety and depression in older adults, to identify the most effective intervention, and to provide a basis for informed decision-making in clinical practice.MethodsWe conducted a comprehensive search of electronic databases including The Web of Science, PubMed, the Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wang Fang, and Wei Pu database up to July 2022. Two researchers independently reviewed all included studies and extracted relevant data. Traditional meta-analysis was performed using Review Manager version 5.4, while network meta-analysis was conducted using STATA software version 15.1 to generate network evidence plots and funnel plots.ResultA total of 30 trials, involving 2,806 participants, met the eligibility criteria. The traditional meta-analysis revealed that TCM exercise significantly improved anxiety (SMD = −0.82, 95% CI = −1.39, −0.26, p = 0.004) and depression (SMD = −0.63, 95% CI = −0.85, −0.41, p < 0.01) compared to the control group. In the network meta-analysis, Tai Chi exercise was ranked as the most effective intervention for anxiety (68.3%), followed by Yi Jin Jing (63.6%). For depression, the Tai Chi exercise was ranked as the most effective (87.8%), followed by the Ba Duan Jin exercise (74.1%).ConclusionTCE exercise can improve anxiety and depression in older adults, Among the four TCE exercise therapies included, Tai Chi exercise showed better efficacy than other types of treatment. Nevertheless, further research is required to validate the effectiveness of this exercise therapy through larger and more rigorous clinical trials.Systematic review registrationhttp://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/, identifier CRD42023438697.

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The Effect of Micronutrient Intake on Cognitive Function and Physical Activity of the Elderly

Cited by 9 publications

References 27 publications

Dietary intake with supplementation of vitamin D, vitamin B6, and magnesium on depressive symptoms: a public health perspective

Dietary intake with supplementation of vitamin D, vitamin B6, and magnesium on depressive symptoms: a public health perspective

Lifestyles of Spanish elders from supervened SARS-CoV-2 variant onwards: A correlational research on life satisfaction and social-relational praxes

Exploring the efficacy of traditional Chinese medicine exercise in alleviating anxiety and depression in older adults: a comprehensive study with randomized controlled trial and network meta-analysis

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