Publications by authors named "Allison E Ringold"
Front Psychiatry
January 2021
Article Synopsis
- Schizophrenia is a chronic condition that often comes with other health issues, including obesity and depression, but research has mainly focused on genetic factors rather than environmental influences like diet.
- This study investigates how dietary glutamic acid might affect depressive symptoms in people with schizophrenia, particularly considering their obesity status, as obesity can relate to inflammation and medication use.
- The analysis involved 168 participants, using dietary recalls and health metrics like BMI and depression scores, to see if there was a link between glutamic acid consumption and depression, while adjusting for various demographic and health factors.
