Cutting Ultra-Processed Foods May Improve Symptoms of Depression
The pilot study found participants cut ultra-processed food intake by more than 85% and saw moderate to large gains in depression scores.
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Could quitting ultra-processed food boost mental health?
A preliminary study led by UC San Francisco adds to growing evidence that reducing ultra-processed food may improve symptoms of depression. Published in JAMA Psychiatry, the study is believed to be the first to compare symptoms in people with depression before and after they switched from their regular ultra-processed diet to healthier food.
The pilot study included 20 people, who reduced their intake of ultra-processed foods by more than 85% and showed moderate to large improvements in three depression indicators.
Participants reduced their intake of ultra-processed foods by more than 85% and showed moderate to large improvements in three levels of depression The article Less ultra-processed foods, better mental health? What new research shows appeared first on Documento.
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