Institute of Psychology, University of Silesia, Poland.
Eur J Med Res. 2009 Dec 7;14 Suppl 4(Suppl 4):248-54. doi: 10.1186/2047-783x-14-s4-248.
Growing evidence supports comorbidity of asthma and allergies with mood disorders and various connections between these diseases. It still remains unclear whether this comorbidity is caused by the same pathophysiological factors or whether there are other links between asthma and depression. There is no definite answer to the question of an optimal treatment to deal with both asthma and depression, when they occur simultaneously. Epidemiological and clinical trials on the influence of nutrition on certain diseases suggest the effects of omega3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in aiding treatment of mood disorders and inflammatory conditions.
This is an overview showing the connections between asthma, allergic disease, and mood disorders, and the influence of nutrition on these conditions. Evidence indicates positive correlations between consumption of PUFAs and mood correction. Several analyses show the connection between diet and asthma. They may form a basis for potential recommending omega3 PUFAs as an adjuvant in prevention and treatment of mental disorders, asthma, and allergy.
越来越多的证据表明哮喘和过敏与情绪障碍并存,并且这些疾病之间存在各种联系。目前尚不清楚这种共病是由相同的病理生理因素引起的,还是哮喘和抑郁之间存在其他联系。当哮喘和抑郁同时发生时,如何选择最佳的治疗方法来同时应对这两种疾病,尚无明确答案。关于营养对某些疾病影响的流行病学和临床试验表明,ω-3 多不饱和脂肪酸(PUFAs)在辅助治疗情绪障碍和炎症方面具有积极作用。
本文综述了哮喘、过敏性疾病和情绪障碍之间的联系,以及营养对这些疾病的影响。有证据表明 PUFAs 的摄入与情绪改善呈正相关。几项分析表明饮食与哮喘之间存在联系。这些发现可能为推荐 ω-3 PUFAs 作为预防和治疗精神障碍、哮喘和过敏的辅助手段提供依据。