Goodbye, candy! According to a renowned psychiatrist, one of the most important things to do if you are depressed is to eliminate processed foods from your diet.
"Gut health is key to brain health," says Dr. Daniel Amen, a brain imaging researcher in California. In a recent video on TikTok, he pointed out:
"If you consume a diet rich in processed foods, your risk of struggling with depression increases significantly."
@docamen Things Not to do if you struggle with #depression ? original sound - BrainMD
Researchers have long emphasized the importance of the gut-brain connection—the idea that the gut and brain communicate constantly through a neural network. The brain sends signals to the gut to prepare for digestion, while stress can trigger signals that provoke gastrointestinal symptoms, such as diarrhea.
In turn, the gut microbiome—a series of bacteria and viruses in our digestive system—produces chemicals that can affect brain function and have a big impact on our mood.
So when your brain and gut work together, the food you eat can be the key to your mental health!
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