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- Mental Health
The Plasma Levels Of 3 Hydroxybutyrate, Dityrosine, And Other Markers Of Oxidative Stress And Energy Metabolism In Major Depressive Disorder
Researchers found that people with major depression have elevated levels of ketones and oxidative stress markers in their blood compared to healthy individuals.
- Mental Health
The Prevalence Of Food Addiction As Assessed By The Yale Food Addiction Scale A Systematic Review
A comprehensive review found that about 1 in 5 people (19.9%) show signs of food addiction, with higher rates in women, adults over 35, and those who are overweight.
- Mental Health
The Relationship Between Linoleic Acid Intake And Psychological Disorders In Adults
A large study of Iranian adults found that people who ate the most linoleic acid (a common omega-6 fat found in vegetable oils) were 41% more likely to have depression.
- Mental Health
Treating Binge Eating And Food Addiction Symptoms With Low Carbohydrate Ketogenic Diets A Case Series
A ketogenic diet helped three patients with obesity significantly reduce binge eating episodes and food cravings while losing 10-24% of their body weight.
- Mental Health
Ultra Processed Food Consumption And Mental Health A Systematic Review And Meta Analysis Of Observational Studies
A large study found that people who eat more ultra-processed foods have significantly higher rates of depression and anxiety symptoms.
- Mental Health
Ultra Processed Food Exposure And Adverse Health Outcomes
A large research review found that eating more ultra-processed foods increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, anxiety, depression, and early death.
- Mental Health
Ultraprocessed Food And Depression
A large study of middle-aged women found that eating more ultraprocessed foods (like packaged snacks, ready meals, and sugary drinks) was linked to higher rates of depression.
- Mental Health
UltraProcessed Foods And Health
Research suggests ultra-processed foods may harm mental health and contribute to antisocial behavior through biological pathways including gut bacteria changes.
- Mental Health
Vegetarian Diet And Mental Disorders Results From A Representative Community Survey
A German study found vegetarians had higher rates of depression and anxiety, but the mental health issues typically came before adopting the vegetarian diet.
- Mental Health
Vegetarian Diets And Disordered Eating
Research shows vegetarian diets don't cause eating disorders and may actually support healthier weight management and reduced obesity risk compared to meat-eating diets.
- Mental Health
Vegetarian Diets Are Associated With Healthy Mood States A Cross Sectional Study In Seventh Day Adventist Adults
A study of 138 adults found that vegetarians reported better moods and less anxiety, depression, and stress compared to meat-eaters, despite consuming less omega-3 fatty acids from fish.
- Mental Health
Very Low Calorie Ketogenic Diet A Potential Treatment For Binge Eating And Food Addiction Symptoms In Women. A Pilot Study
A very low-calorie ketogenic diet helped five women overcome binge eating and food addiction symptoms while losing weight and preserving muscle mass.
- Mental Health
Vitamin B12 Deficiency In Persons With Intellectual Disability In A Vegetarian Residential Care Community
People with intellectual disabilities following vegetarian diets showed higher rates of vitamin B12 deficiency compared to their caregivers in the same community.
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What Are The Minimum Requirements For Ketogenic Diet Services In Resource Limited Regions Recommendations From The International League Against Epilepsy Task Force For Dietary Therapy
Medical experts created simplified guidelines to make ketogenic diets more accessible for treating epilepsy in developing countries with limited healthcare resources.
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