Artificial Sweeteners In Processed Foods Tied To Increased Depression Risk

Introduction:

Mindful Eating for Mental Health at Philadelphia Integrative Psychiatry. Interesting new research mirroring our approach to treating patients, which includes dietary guidance to reduce processed foods and artificial sweeteners; they are linked to increased depression risk.

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Artificial Sweeteners In Processed Foods Tied To Increased Depression Risk:

• Diet high in ultraprocessed food (UPF) linked to increased depression risk. Nurses consuming >8 servings daily had 50% higher risk of depression than those with ≤4 servings.

• Artificial sweeteners and artificially sweetened beverages linked to increased depression risk.

• Animal studies suggest artificial sweeteners may affect brain signaling molecules related to mood.

• Recommendations to limit UPF intake for potential mental health benefits. Study based on 31,712 mostly non-Hispanic White women, mean age 52 - High UPF intake associated with higher BMI, smoking, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and less exercise.

• UPF intake is linked to increased risk of depression, with stronger associations for strict definition.

• Secondary analysis shows only artificial sweeteners and beverages associated with higher depression risk.

• Reduction of UPF intake linked to lower depression risk.

• UPF associated with chronic inflammation and disruption of gut microbiome Association found, not causation; potential bias in diet changes related to depression Artificial sweeteners singled out as significant factor in UPF-depression link Artificial sweeteners' link to depression warrants further research and confirmation.

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