
Eating one type of fruit could lower depression risk, study shows
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Regular consumption of citrus fruits, like oranges, is linked to a 20% reduction in depression risk. This association is thought to be due to the positive impact of citrus fruits on gut health.
The study, published in the journal Microbiome, found that the positive effects of citrus are linked to how the fruits impact the gut microbiome, which includes the bacteria living in the stomach. "We know that complex carbohydrates are better for our gut health than refined carbohydrates and sugar." "It’s hard to compare the effectiveness of citrus to traditional antidepressants." Khloe Quill is a lifestyle production assistant with Fox News Digital. She and the lifestyle team cover a range of story topics including food and drink, travel, and health.
The researchers analyzed data from the Nurses’ Health Study II (NHS2), which began in 1989 and tracked chronic diseases among 100,000 women in the U.S., according to a press release.
The participants provided information about their lifestyle, diet, medication use and health. They also provided stool samples for DNA analysis.