Could quitting ultra-processed food boost your mental health?
A small study found that people with depression who significantly reduced their intake of ultra-processed foods showed significant improvements in symptoms. The researchers believe this improvement may be due to a decrease in gut damage and chronic inflammation. Ultra-processed foods were reduced or eliminated from the participants' diets.
Why it's good news: It suggests that making simple changes to one's diet could have a profound impact on mental health.
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