Vegetarians Are Nearly Twice As Likely To Be Depressed As Meat-Eaters, Study Finds

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Vegetarians Are Nearly Twice As Likely To Be Depressed As Meat-Eaters, Study Finds
August 9, 2017 at 8:00 pm
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2017/08/09/vegetarian-depression-meat-study/

CBS Local — Vegetarians are almost twice as likely to suffer from depression as those who consume a conventional balanced diet, according to a new study.

The new Bristol University study of almost 10,000 from southwestern England found that vegetarians were more likely to develop depression due to vitamin and mineral deficiencies that can negatively impact their mental health.

The 350 committed vegetarians who participated in the study had a higher average depression score when compared to the meat-eaters, according to the study, which was published in the Journal of Affective Disorders.

The vegetarians’ diet tended to feature lower vitamin B12 consumption, as well as greater intake of nuts that contain omega-6 fatty acids, which have been linked with an increased risk of mental health problems.

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