The food we eat affects us in many ways. A recent study from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School found a link between the consumption of ultra-processed foods and an increase in the risk of depression. Ali Rogin speaks with Olivia Okereke, an associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School who worked on the study, to learn more.
  • GlitterInfection@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    They said this:

    The point is that that ultra-processed or unhealthy foods increase the risk for depression in the general public.

    The study we are talking about literally says this:

    Despite extensive data linking ultraprocessed foods (UPF; ie, energy-dense, palatable, and ready-to-eat items) with human disease,4 evidence examining the association between UPF consumption and depression is scant.

    We are talking about a study that in its opening paragraph, with sources, contradicts what they, as a random internet stranger claiming to be a medical professional, are claiming as the truth.

    I, for one, am going to side with the study over the person making claims with no evidence. Even a study that I think will cause people like you and the other person to act in foolish, unscientific, and very harmful ways.

    Anyway, you should go back to reddit with that attitude. Or downvote and move on. You added nothing of value here and we’re a jerk for literally no reason.