فهرست نشریات علمی دسترسی آزاد ایران

Background and Objectives: Mental impairment disrupt the brain's regular performance, as the nutrition has playing a crucial role in its prevention. Amino acids, fundamental components of proteins, serve as vital precursors to neurotransmitters, the dysfunction of which is closely linked to various brain disorders. The aim of this study was to explore the association between the consumption of different categories of food proteins derived from plants and animals and overall mental health status.   Methods: The current cross-sectional study involved 200 healthy adults selected through random sampling from the Sabzevar Persian cohort study. Assessment of their mental health was done using a 28-items General Health Questionnaire (GHQ), as well as dietary information was gathered using a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ), which was analyzed by N4 nutritional software to determine the daily quantity of protein obtained from animal and plant sources. Statistical analysis was performed utilizing SPSS 20 software.   Results: Totally, 124 (62%) of the subjects were male and 76 (38%) were female. Notably, the findings indicated a negative relationship between processed meat consumption and mental health (r=-0.114, P<0.05); however, no significant association was detected between the mental health and consumption of animal or plant-based proteins.   Conclusion: It is concluded that the intake of animal and plant proteins except processed meat does not impact mental health of apparently healthy subjects.