Summary
Mediterranean diets may help to prevent depression, according to a new meta-analysis of 41 earlier studies. More research is needed to confirm this suspected link.
Reference
Mediterranean diet ‘may help prevent depression’. London: BBC Health News, September 26th 2018.
This relates to:
Reference
Lassale, C. David Batty, G. [and] Baghdadli, A. [et al] (2018). Healthy dietary indices and risk of depressive outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Molecular Psychiatry. September 26th 2018. [Epub ahead of print].
See also, for a critical appraisal:
Reference
Eating a Mediterranean diet ‘may lower your risk of depression’. London: NHS Choices; Behind the Headlines, September 26th 2018.
Less Strong Evidence For Mediterranean Diets Reducing Frailty / Improving Bone Density
Regarding the NU-AGE Project:
Reference
No proof that the Mediterranean diet reduces frailty in older age. London: NHS Digital; Behind the Headlines, February 18th 2020.