<p>In this episode of <em>The Nourished Brain</em>, I break down a new systematic review and meta-analysis titled <strong>“</strong>Nonlinear Dose–Response Relationship Between Dietary Inflammatory Index and Risk of Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”</p><p>I explore:<br>• Why chronic low-grade inflammation is now considered a key driver of mental health conditions<br>• The meta-analysis findings showing that higher DII scores are associated with increased depressive symptoms<br>• How anti-inflammatory patterns like the Mediterranean diet may support better brain health<br>• Key limitations of the review, including reliance on observational data and self-reported diet measures</p><p>Tune in to learn how your daily food choices may influence systemic inflammation—and ultimately, your mood and mental well-being.</p><p> ---------</p><p><br></p><p><br>Yu L, Bian L, Ren L, Wei W, Zhang H, Miao M. Nonlinear dose-response relationship between dietary inflammatory index and risk of depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Nutr. 2025 Sep 12;12:1645789.</p><p>---------</p><p>💡 Have a question you’d like me to cover on the podcast? Or interested in joining as a guest? Looking for a speaker for your event, workshop, or conference? Send me a message at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠.</p><p>🌱 Want to explore 1:1 nutrition therapy?Learn more here: <a href="https://www.foodandmoodnutritiontherapy.com/">⁠⁠⁠foodandmoodnutritiontherapy.com⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p><p>🧠 Stay up to date on the latest nutrition research for brain and mental health. Subscribe to the Brain Food Digest: <a href="https://brainfooddigest.beehiiv.com/">⁠⁠⁠brainfooddigest.beehiiv.com⁠⁠⁠</a>.</p>