"We now have several converging data points that support the hypothesis that a healthy diet can improve our mood," said Dr. Wolfgang Marx. "Observational studies show healthy dietary patterns, particularly the Mediterranean diet, are associated with a reduced risk of depression, while high intakes of ultra-processed foods increase that risk." This highlights how nutritional choices directly impact mental well-being and underscores the potential of diet in therapeutic settings.
"Information from the foods we eat is communicated to our brain and impacts our overall mental health," Naidoo said. "More than 90% of the receptors for the neurotransmitter serotonin, responsible for mood and cognition, are in the gut. Hence, improving gut health through nutrition can readily influence mood stabilization and mental well-being.
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