Review article

https://doi.org/10.32779/gf.8.1-2.4

The role of nutrition intervention in the treatment of borderline personality disorder and eating disorders

Valentina Rahelić orcid.org/0000-0002-2579-560X ; Klinički Bolnički Centar Zagreb, Služba za prehranu i dijetetiku, Zagreb, Republika Hrvatska *
Ines Banjari orcid.org/0000-0002-8680-5007 ; Prehrambeno-tehnološki fakultet Osijek, Sveučilište Josipa Jurja Strossmayera u Osijeku, Osijek, Republika Hrvatska
Josipa Matanić orcid.org/0009-0006-6229-1159 ; Klinički Bolnički Centar Zagreb, Služba za prehranu i dijetetiku, Zagreb, Republika Hrvatska
Sandra Bival orcid.org/0000-0002-2938-6715 ; Klinički Bolnički Centar Zagreb, Služba za prehranu i dijetetiku, Zagreb, Republika Hrvatska
Eva Pavić orcid.org/0000-0002-3506-1183 ; Klinički Bolnički Centar Zagreb, Služba za prehranu i dijetetiku, Zagreb, Republika Hrvatska

* Corresponding author.

Abstract

Personality disorders represent a significant global challenge in mental health, with an estimated 7.8 % of the world's population. Borderline personality disorder, as one of the personality disorders, affects 0.7 to 2.7 % of adults and is significantly more common in women. The etiology includes a number of biopsychosocial factors. Alsoitis often associated with eating disorders and/or substance abuse. Although still underresearched, diet and certain nutrients may play an important role in regulating the symptoms of borderline personality disorder, especially mood swings, depression and anxiety, as well as impulsivity. Research has shown that patients are often deficient in vitamin D, vitamin B12, magnesium and zinc, which can influence on mental state. Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin C may also play an important role, as they help regulate mood and reduce impulsive behavior. The Mediterranean and MIND diets (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) are source of these nutrients and have been scientifically proven to have a positive effect on mental health. Therefore, treatment requires a comprehensive approach, including psychotherapy and appropriate nutritional intervention. The aim of this paper is to investigate the prevalence, etiology, clinical picture, and treatment of borderline personality disorder, with particular emphasis on its connection with eating disorders and the role of nutritional care in treatment.

Keywords

borderline personality disorder, nutritional intervention, eating disorders, MIND diet, Mediterranean diet.

Hrčak ID:

335381

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/335381

Publication date:

30.6.2025.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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