University of Colorado Boulder research links high-fat junk food consumption during stress to increased anxiety in animals.
New research from the University of Colorado Boulder suggests that eating junk food, particularly high-fat foods, while stressed may exacerbate anxiety. The study found that in animals, a high-fat diet disrupts gut bacteria, alters behavior, and influences brain chemicals in ways that promote anxiety. This new information highlights the impact of unhealthy foods on mental health, as previously, the focus was primarily on weight gain.
June 17, 2024
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