Different Diet Types and Their Association with Depression in Adults

This thesis examines the relationship between different dietary patterns and depression in adults. It is mainly focused of Mediterranean diet, Western Diet and Plant-based diet, analyzing their potential effect on mental health. The study is based on different scientific literature, , sources from PubMed, Google Scholar. Evidence from systematic reviews, meta-analysis and observational studies are being studied to evaluate and examine how diet quality, nutririon intake, inflammation and gut-brain axis affect depressive symptoms. The aim of the thesis is to give a clearer overview of the association between diet and depression and highlight the potential role of diet in mental health.