In addition to the summer sun, mood and well-being can be improved by eating. A study found that women who ate seafood twice a week were less likely to develop depression . According to the Australian researchers who conducted the study, the effect is most likely due to the omega-3 fatty acids contained in these products.
The researchers tracked the eating habits of nearly 1,400 adults, in particular by monitoring their fish consumption. Nearly five years later, they determine how many of them suffer from depression .
Although no link has been found between seafood consumption and depression in men, it has been found in the fairer sex. In particular, those who eat fish twice a week have a 25% lower risk of developing depression .
Previous studies have come to similar conclusions, but for the first time, a long-term link between fish consumption and a reduced risk of depression has been found, the researchers explain.
They attribute these benefits to the high content of omega-3 fatty acids in fish, which are thought to be essential for mental health . Previous studies have found that depressed people have lower levels of healthy fats in their bodies.
Oily fish such as herring, lake trout , salmon and tuna are the richest in omega-3 fatty acids . For people who are not fond of these foods, experts advise taking fish oil, as otherwise there is a risk of deficiency of important proteins, vitamins and minerals.