Diet and Depression

Exclusion Criteria

• •Psychiatric hospitalization in past 3 months
• •Active suicidal ideation with intent and plan or scoring a 3 or higher on the Columbia suicide severity rating scale (C-SSRS)
• •In a current severe mood state when entering the study that would prohibit compliance with study visits or dietary program
• •Known GI abnormalities or known GI medical problems (diarrhea, chronic intestinal disease, toxic megacolon, ileum) or known swallowing or chewing disorders or issues
• •Anticipating or planning any major changes in physical activity or sleep during the study
• •Pregnant or planning to be pregnant during the study
• •Breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed during the study