topicQuercetin Anxiety Randomized Trial
claimFurthermore, MDD is linked to a higher risk of developing other conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and stroke, which add to its overall impact on health ().
evidence level3
citationZhu Shiyu (2026)
sourceExploring the potential of polyphenols in major depression: from molecular function to clinical therapy
topicQuercetin Anxiety Randomized Trial
claimNeuroimaging studies have identified key pathological features of MDD, including reduced structural volumes in both cortical and subcortical areas, decreased gray matter volume, and significant alterations in the size and density of microglial cells (,).
evidence level3
citationZhu Shiyu (2026)
sourceExploring the potential of polyphenols in major depression: from molecular function to clinical therapy
topicQuercetin Anxiety Randomized Trial
claimThese changes are also associated with abnormal neurotransmitter regulation and disruptions in gut microbiota ().
evidence level3
citationZhu Shiyu (2026)
sourceExploring the potential of polyphenols in major depression: from molecular function to clinical therapy
topicQuercetin Anxiety Randomized Trial
claim1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a prevalent psychiatric condition impacting approximately 185 million individuals worldwide ().
evidence level3
citationZhu Shiyu (2026)
sourceExploring the potential of polyphenols in major depression: from molecular function to clinical therapy
topicQuercetin Anxiety Randomized Trial
claim2 3 4 5 6 7 1 8 Flavonoids are a diverse class of plant-derived polyphenols found abundantly in fruits, vegetables, wine, tea, and cocoa [,,].
evidence level4
citationRosas-Sánchez Gilberto Uriel (2026)
sourceFlavonoids as Modulators of Neuroinflammation in Affective Disorders: A Narrative Review
topicQuercetin Anxiety Randomized Trial
claimFor example, curcumin, found in turmeric, has demonstrated neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antidepressant effects [,].
evidence level4
citationRosas-Sánchez Gilberto Uriel (2026)
sourceFlavonoids as Modulators of Neuroinflammation in Affective Disorders: A Narrative Review
topicQuercetin Anxiety Randomized Trial
claimIt affects approximately 1–4% of the global population and is associated with significant functional impairment and increased mortality [,].
evidence level4
citationRosas-Sánchez Gilberto Uriel (2026)
sourceFlavonoids as Modulators of Neuroinflammation in Affective Disorders: A Narrative Review
topicQuercetin Anxiety Randomized Trial
claim1 Given the fundamental role of neuroinflammation in affective disorders, there is growing interest in natural compounds, particularly flavonoids and polyphenols, for their potential to modulate inflammation and support brain function [].
evidence level4
citationRosas-Sánchez Gilberto Uriel (2026)
sourceFlavonoids as Modulators of Neuroinflammation in Affective Disorders: A Narrative Review