Report Title

The Effects of Daily Consumption of Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds) on Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and Sleep Quality in Adults

Collective Title

Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics Research Reports 2023

Abstract

Depression, anxiety, stress, and poor sleep quality are mental health conditions contributing to the burden of healthcare and society world-wide. Evidence has shown that nutrients and bioactive properties in seeds have been beneficial for mental health conditions in animal studies. This study aims to determine if there are beneficial effects of pepitas (pumpkin seeds) in humans.

LLU Discipline

Nutrition and Dietetics

Department

Nutrition and Dietetics

School

School of Allied Health Professions

First Advisor

Cindy Kosch

Second Advisor

Lida Gharibvand

Third Advisor

Gurinder Bains

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Degree Level

M.S.

Year Degree Awarded

2023

Date (Title Page)

2023

Language

English

Library of Congress/MESH Subject Headings

Pumpkin—Health aspects; Mental health—Nutritional aspects; Sleep disorders—Diet therapy

Type

Research Report

Digital Format

PDF

Digital Publisher

Loma Linda University Libraries

Usage Rights

This title appears here courtesy of the author, who has granted Loma Linda University a limited, non-exclusive right to make this publication available to the public. The author retains all other copyrights.

Collection

Loma Linda University Research Reports

Collection Website

scholarsrepository.llu.edu/rr/

Repository

Loma Linda University. University Libraries.

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