Suffering from depression? Avoid these 5 inflammatory foods

Your dietary habits can play a major role in your mental health. Read on to know about the foods that you should avoid to manage your condition.

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Written By: Editorial Team | Published : May 16, 2019, 1:37 PM

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Depression

शरीर के ये 5 लक्षण बताते हैं कि आप सही मात्रा में नहीं खा रहे हैं फल और सब्जियां

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Gluten

Gluten: It causes inflammation by irritating your gut and intestinal tissues. Gluten leads to the production of a compound known as zonulin which causes leaky gut. According to a study published in the journal Gut, gluten can inflame the gut cells causing adverse effects that triggers depression even in healthy people. Also Read - Why everyone is talking about nervous system regulation and what it actually means

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Vegetable-oil

Vegetable oils: Safflower oil, sunflower oil, soybean oil and canola oil are known as processed oils because high-heat and chemical solvents are required to form them. In a study published in the journal Brain Research Bulletin, it was noted that prolonged consumption of vegetable oils can up your risk of depression significantly.

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Dairy-products

Dairy products: Dairy products contain a protein called casein which is associated with various psychiatric conditions like schizophrenia and depression.

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