Association between Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Risk of Depressive Symptoms in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Samuel Cândido Freres, Vanessa Santana Lobo, Carlos Lopatiuk & Heitor Costa Azevedo de Lucena · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2025
Aims: The present systematic review and meta-analysis aims to synthesize current observational evidence on the association between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and the risk of depressive symptoms and Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in adults. Study Design: Systematic re...
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10.9734/jammr/2025/v37i126025