Vegetarians Twice as Likely To Be Depressed
September 14, 2017 • 27,414 views
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Vegetarians were nearly twice as likely to suffer from depression as meat eaters, even after adjusting for variables like job status, family history and number of children
Vegetarians tend to have lower intakes of omega-3 fats, vitamin B12 and folate, which could affect depression risk
The association may also be related to higher blood levels of phytoestrogens, particularly among those who eat a lot of soy, or even pesticides, a consequence of consuming a lot of nonorganic produce
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