A daily glass of fruit juice was linked to lower depression scores
A daily glass of 100% fruit juice or a smoothie may help improve more than just fruit intake. In a small four-week trial, participants who added one to a healthier diet showed significantly lower depression scores, hinting that a simple dietary change could also support mental well-being.
A new study from Newcastle University in the UK suggests that including a daily glass of 100% fruit juice or smoothie as part of the UK's 5-a-day guidance may contribute to better mental well-being. The randomized controlled trial found that adults who typically consumed low amounts of fruits and vegetables and received help to increase their intake saw an improvement in depression scores after four weeks.
While both groups increased their consumption of fruits and vegetables, those who also drank fruit juice or smoothies reported lower depression scores. The study, published in the British Journal of Nutrition and funded by the Fruit Juice Science Centre, indicates that simple and cost-effective dietary changes could help individuals struggling with poor mental health.
Written by urgent.news from ScienceDaily Health's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
- A daily glass of fruit juice was linked to lower depression scores sciencedaily.com
