Tasty remedy for depression

New data on the benefits of the Mediterranean diet. Spanish researchers found that diets adopted in the Mediterranean countries, not only helps to prevent cancer and heart disease. Those who stick with it, 30% reduced risk of developing depression.
For 4 years, doctors have studied 10,094 healthy adults. Fans Mediterranean diet , Which is based on the use of mainly olive oil, fish, seafood, fruits and vegetables appeared mature, sexy, happily married people are more physically active and full of energy. In those who ate otherwise noted decreased libido and overall anxiety. Moreover, during the study it was 480 new diagnosed cases of depression, especially in women.

Doctors take into account the age, marital status, number of children and the factors associated with a healthy lifestyle. It was found that these factors influenced less than the diet!

Professor Miguel Martinez-Gonzalez said that the results still need longer trials, but the relationship between the food and the depression can be considered proven. "30% - a large reduction in risk, and it can be a real breakthrough in the prevention of depression."

Dr. Cecilia D'Felis, a clinical psychologist: "Now we do know that a diet high in olive oil increases the amount of serotonin to the brain. But the majority of antidepressants that way and work."

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