A new study conducted by Raaj Mehta suggests that consuming an orange daily can reduce depression risk by 20%. The research indicates that the citrus fruit encourages the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, specifically Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, which in turn enhances the production of mood-regulating neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine. This study utilized data from the Nurses' Health Study II, revealing that the positive effects were unique to citrus and not observed with other fruits, highlighting the specific health benefits of oranges in relation to mental well-being.
Eating an orange a day may lower a person's depression risk by 20 percent, as citrus appears to promote beneficial gut bacteria influencing mood-related neurotransmitters.
This study draws on the rich Nurses' Health Study II data, confirming that citrus consumption specifically correlates with lower future depression risk among women.
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