Cutting ultra-processed foods may improve symptoms of depression

A preliminary study led by UC San Francisco adds to growing evidence that reducing ultra-processed food may improve symptoms of depression.

The gut-brain connection

The average age of the study participants was 44 and 70% were female. In addition to depression, 14 participants had anxiety, and all had a high BMI and at least one metabolic disorder - such as hypertension, diabetes, or elevated LDL cholesterol.

The researchers expect to start enrollment in phase 2 of the study in 2028.

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University of California - San Francisco

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