Low -calorie -diets can cause depression

A recent study showed a disturbing relationship between diet -layers -calorie, and an increased risk of symptoms of depression. The results indicate that people with weight gain are more likely to negatively affect through these diets. The study, published in the Journal of the British Medical Association (the BMJ), is based on the analysis of the data of 28 thousand and 525 extreme participants of the American National Survey for Health and Nutrition Exam during the period from 2007 to 2018, as the severity of the symptoms of depression was evaluated using a patient’s health question. Diet and depression are known to be the diet, rich in non -processed foods, fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, fat -free proteins and fish, usually associated with a decrease in the risk of depression. On the other hand, the ‘unhealthy’ diet dominated by many treated foods, repeated carbohydrates, saturated fats, processed meats and sweets is associated with an increase in the risk of depression. However, many people follow different food systems for health or medical reasons, including those that limit calories or certain nutrients, and it was not clear whether these other food patterns could be associated with the risk of symptoms of depression. Among the participants of the study, most 2,508 people, almost 8%, are about depressive symptoms. According to the BMI, the participants are arranged to 7.995 participants, 29%, with a healthy weight, 9,470 participants, 33%, with weight gain, 11,060 participants, 38%, suffering from obesity. When the participants were asked if they followed a specific diet to lose weight, or for other health reasons, most participants replied (25,009 people, 87%) that they did not follow a specific diet, while 2.026 (8%) followed a calorie -bound diet, 859 (3%) limited a nutritional diet, and 631 (2%) diabetics). Gender differences revealed the results that the degree of depression questionnaire was 0.29 points higher in those who limit the foods, compared to those who do not follow any specific diet. The grades were higher among people with weight gain, which followed a calorie -limited diet, as the recordings of the questionnaire were 0.46 points higher, while the nutritional diet was associated with an increase of 0.61 points in the degrees of the questionnaire. The calorie-bound diets are also associated with high levels of knowledge-emotional symptoms, a measure of the relationship between ideas and feelings, while feeding diets are associated with high levels of physical symptoms such as excessive distress and anxiety over physical symptoms. The results also showed sexual differences; The nutritional diet is associated with high levels of cognitive and emotional symptoms in men more than women who follow no diet, while all three types of diets are associated with high levels of physical symptoms in men. People with obesity, followed a dietary pattern, had higher degrees in cognitive, emotional and physical symptoms, compared to those who have a healthy weight and follow no diet. As far as gender differences are concerned, the researchers notice that glucose and omega-3 fatty acids are needed for brain health, and low-carbohydrate diets, or theoretically fat, the brain function can exacerbate the severity of cognitive-emotional symptoms, especially in men with greater nutritional needs. Unconfirmed conclusions. The researchers believe that this study is based on observation, and therefore not conclusive conclusions about causality, and that the participants may not have accurately classified their nutritional systems. These results are contrary to the results of the previously published studies indicating that low -calorie -diets improve the symptoms of depression. The researchers explain that this contradiction can arise because previous studies were mainly random experiments, as participants committed carefully designed food systems to ensure a balanced nutritional intake. Often, calorie-bound diets in realistic life and obesity lead to a lack of nutrients, especially protein, essential vitamins, minerals and causing physiological stress, which can aggravate the symptoms of depression, including cognitive-emotional symptoms. The lead author of the study, Sumantra Ray, executive director of the World Food, Nutrition and Health Institute, says that the study contributes greatly to the emerging evidence that links food patterns and mental health, which causes important questions to raise or limited diets that are beneficial to cognitive health, such as depression. Ray pointed out that “the size of the effect is small, with additional statistical restrictions that limit the generalization of results. There is a need for more well -designed studies that are accurately captured by food, and reduce the effect of the chance and confusing factors to continue this important research line.” The results highlight the need to be careful if your limited diets follow, especially for men and individuals with weight gain or obesity. The researchers say it can be helpful to consult dietitians and doctors before starting with a limited diet, to ensure that it provides all the nutrients needed for physical and mental health. The study also highlights the importance of looking at the psychological and physiological aspects in designing weight loss programs, instead of focusing only on reducing calories or specific nutrients.