Are you a student, early-career or mid-career researcher who led a publication in Nutritional Psychiatry this year? Applications are now open for the ISNPR Outstanding Publication Award for articles published January – June this year.

Registration is opening soon for our Conference. This year's theme is Precision Nutrition for Mental Wellness: Integrating Mind-Body Connections. Along with an incredible line up of presentations, posters and symposia we are delighted to announce our 4 keynote speakers.

Important Announcement‼️ Abstract Submission Deadline for ISNPR 2025 Extended‼️ 🌟 The new deadline for abstract submissions is April 30, 2025 (Wednesday) at 23:59 (GMT+8). isnprconf.com/2025

Interesting new study on ketogenic diet for depression-like symptoms in mice 🧠🐭 📉 KD reduced depressive behaviors 🔥 Lower inflammation (↓ IL-1β, TNF-α, COX-2) 🌱 Boosted hippocampal neurogenesis & BDNF signaling 🔗 Read more: doi.org/10.1039/D5FO...

Interesting new RCT on gluten-free diet in people with schizophrenia with anti-gliadin antibodies 📌 5-week RCT 📉 GFD > gluten diet for motivation/pleasure (p=0.045) 🧠 No effect on cognition or expressive symptoms 💡 More research needed on mechanisms & long-term impact 🔗 Read more: buff.ly/5vo0LpI

New from Amanda Bulman, Andrew McKune, @nmdcunha.bsky.social @drwolfmarx.bsky.social Murray Turner. New manuscript published in Sleep Medicine Reviews (IF11); The effects of #L-Theanine consumption on #sleep outcomes: #systematic review and #meta-analysis. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

New to behavioural mental health trials and unsure how to assess and monitor harms? With MAGNET Clinical Trial Network, we have developed a “How To” guide with step by step recommendations & tips. We hope you find it helpful! #behaviouralscience #behavioralmedicine doi.org/10.1177/0004...

Residential greenness & suicide risk in depression 🌿🧠 📊 Data: n=677,498, 8-year follow-up. 🩺 More residential greenness linked to: - Lower suicide attempts (HR 0.789) - Higher impact in males, ages 35-64, & low-income groups 🔗 10.1016/j.envres.2025.121099

🆕 Pan-European study on ultra-processed food and mortality 📊 Data: 428,728 participants, 15.9 years, 40,016 deaths. 🩺 Higher UPF intake linked to: - All-cause mortality (HR 1.04) - Circulatory diseases (HR 1.09) - Digestive diseases (HR 1.12) - Parkinson’s (HR 1.23) 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.la...

New prospective study on polyphenols & mortality risk in a SUN cohort: 📊 12.7 years, 18,173 participants 🍒 Low intake ⬆️ all-cause mortality risk by 32% and cancer mortality risk by 44% 🍫 Top poly sources were cherries, chocolate, apples, olives, coffee 🔗 doi.org/10.1007/s00394-025-03581-5

New study on vitamin D, omega-3, exercise & biological aging: 💊 Omega-3 slowed DNA methylation clocks 🏋️‍♀️ Combined omega-3, vitamin D, and exercise had additive benefits on PhenoAge ⏳ Protective effects over 3 years: 2.9-3.8 months slowed aging 🔗 doi.org/10.1038/s43587-024-00793-y

Large resource for ultra-processed food research published in Nature Food 📊 Database of 50,000+ items shows degrees of processing. 🥫 Tracks ingredient patterns, food categories, price ranges, and ultra-processing contributors (1,000+ ingredients). 🔗 doi.org/10.1038/s430...

New study on diet, gut microbiome, and depression: 🍊 Citrus intake associated with lower depression risk & enrichment of F. prausnitzii 🧬 Depression associated with lower F. prausnitzii & reduced SAM cycle activity, affecting serotonin/dopamine pathways 🔗doi.org/10.1186/s40168-024-01961-3

Coffee drinking timing and mortality: ☕ Morning coffee drinkers (36%) had lower all-cause (HR: 0.84) & cardiovascular (HR: 0.69) mortality risk vs non-drinkers. ⏰ Timing matters: Morning coffee intake linked to reduced mortality, unlike all-day coffee drinking. 🔗doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehae871

New study on intestinal permeability in schizophrenia: 🧠 Elevated LBP (62%) & LPS (25.6%) found, highlighting potential gut involvement. 🥗 Mediterranean diet adherence correlated with reduced I-FABP, suggesting better gut barrier function. 🔗 doi.org/10.1192/j.eu...

A recent RCT explored probiotics in bipolar disorder & schizophrenia spectrum disorder 🧠 No significant impact on psychiatric symptoms, but borderline improvement in verbal memory. 🦠 Probiotics improved gut health markers & reduced indigestion in males. 🔗 doi.org/10.1093/schbul/sbae188

Umbrella review on allergic diseases and mental health: 🌟 Convincing evidence links asthma to ADHD risk (OR 1.34) 🌟 Strong links for allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis with depression, anxiety, ASD & more 📊 21 reviews, 37 associations, 38M+ participants 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.jaci.2024.10.030

🚨 Exciting update from the International Society for Nutritional Psychiatry Research (@isnpr.bsky.social)! We’ve published the first-ever guidelines for clinical trials in Nutritional Psychiatry. A 🧵 on what we did and what this means. 🧠🥗 🔗 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39654150/

Large RCT on omega-3 PUFAs in psychosis prevention: 🧠 In 135 youth at ultra-high risk, 6-month omega-3 showed no benefit in preventing psychosis or reducing symptoms vs. placebo. 🔄 Third study to fail replicating early findings—evidence suggests no protective effect. 🔗 doi.org/10.1093/schb...

Eating five servings of dark chocolate a week is associated with a reduction in the risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a US study. Clinical trials are needed to confirm findings and identify reasons for dark chocolate’s protective effect, say authors www.bmj.com/content/387/...

A recording is now available for last week’s ultra-processed food meeting in London. My presentation of preliminary data from our ongoing RCT starts at 38 minutes: youtu.be/YdG24uCkvbE?...

New screening tool for nutrition risk in mental health: 🧠 NutriMental Screener finds risks in 94.7% of patients. 🍎 Preliminary feasibility and validity testing completed 🔍 10-item tool aims to streamline dietitian referrals. 🔗 doi.org/10.1017/S0007114524002101

A pic from our recent Food & Mood team planning day - very lucky to work with such a great team! 🌟

As President of ISNPR, I’m thrilled to invite you to the global meeting of the International Society for Nutritional Psychiatry Research. Join us in advancing this exciting field—I look forward to seeing you there!

New study on ultra-processed food and biological aging (n=22,495): 🍔 Higher UPF intake linked to accelerated biological aging (Δage +0.34 years for high vs. low intake) 🍅 Nutritional quality explains only 9.1% of the effect—non-nutrient factors may play a role 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.ajcnut.2024.10.006