ArticleNutrition research and practice2024
Positive effects of anthocyanin-rich mulberry milk on mental health problems in the working population: an open-label study.
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- The Effect of Anthocyanins on Cognition: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Clinical Trial Studies in Cognitively Impaired and Healthy Adults.Current nutrition reports · 2025Pooled it
- Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of American Elderberry Juice for Improving Cognition and Inflammation in Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Trial
- Environmental control of anthocyanin biosynthesis in mulberry: unraveling gene networks for food applications.Food chemistry. Molecular sciences · 2026Review
- Evaluation of GABA-Producing Fermented Whey Formulations: From Strain Selection to Raspberry-Enriched Beverages with Psychobiotic Potential.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- A Novel Combined Mung Bean and Mulberry Powder: Combination Index and Shelf Life of Total Phenolic, Anthocyanin, and GABA Contents and Neuroprotective Activity.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- The Effects of Bioactive Compounds on PTSD Treatment.Current neuropharmacology · 2025Review
- A Black Sticky Rice-Derived Functional Ingredient Improves Anxiety, Depression, and Stress Perception in Adult Volunteers.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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Abstract
BACKGROUND/
objectivesDepression and anxiety are common mental health problems. Anthocyanins from berries might have an inhibitory effect on monoamine oxidase (MAO) enzymes and alleviate various mood and anxiety symptoms. This study examined the effects of a daily supplement of an anthocyanin-rich product on mental health problems. SUBJECTS/
methodsThis study was a secondary analysis from a randomized, 6-week, open-label trial in 300 healthy participants aged 18-60 years who consumed 1 or 2 servings of anthocyanin-rich mulberry milk daily. The General Health Questionnaire-28 (GHQ-28) and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) were used to monitor mental health problems. In addition, the saliva activity levels of MAO-A, MAO-B, and cortisol were examined at the baseline and after 6 weeks.
resultsThe total scores of the GHQ-28 and HADS and all their subscales decreased in both groups (all
conclusionsDaily consumption of anthocyanin-rich mulberry milk possibly improves mental health problems by reducing depressive and anxiety symptoms in the working population. The suppression of MAO-A activity is a possible underlying mechanism. Trial Registration: Thai Clinical Trial Registration: #TCTR20201031002.
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