How diet changes may improve depression linked to obesity, from causes to treatments

Obesity may exacerbate depressive symptoms through complex interactions involving diet and metabolism.

• Obesity is linked to increased depressive symptoms, highlighting a potential overlap in treatment needs.
• Dietary patterns are proposed as significant factors influencing both metabolic and psychological health.
• Molecular connections between diet, obesity, and depression include inflammation in fat tissue and interactions within the gut-brain axis.
• Different diet therapies, such as calorie restriction and plant-based diets, may affect both metabolism and mental health.
• The specific mechanisms by which diet impacts obesity and depressive symptoms remain to be fully clarified.

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