Forget apples—researcher outlines how an orange a day may reduce depression risk by 20% (medicalxpress.com)

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A Harvard-led study published in Microbiome found that eating one orange a day may reduce depression risk by 20%.

The research links citrus consumption to increased levels of Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, a gut bacterium associated with higher serotonin and dopamine production, which can boost mood.

The findings were confirmed in both women and men. While not a replacement for antidepressants, citrus may play a role in mental health strategies.

Researchers hope to conduct clinical trials to further explore the connection between diet and mental health.

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[-] [email protected] 5 points 4 months ago

Uh... It won't? Your stomach acid is a lot stronger than citric acid.

[-] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago

Some of us are old and our bodies are falling apart. I've been told by many people my age and older that they can't eat onions, let alone garlic, anymore. You gotta stay on top of eating big flavors and capsaicin. Use it or lose it.

[-] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

Ow. That's rough, man/woman/compadre.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

Comrade is all inclusive.

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