A randomized controlled trial finds dietary intervention with healthy whole foods for 12 weeks improves clinical depression better than social support
The results from this randomized controlled trial help establish more data regarding the important role health behaviors such as diet, exercise, sleep, and smoking may play in mood disorders and how addressing these behaviors may be a good first step in the treatment of patients with mood disorders.
I recently interviewed Dr. Charles Raison, MD, on the important role that lifestyle and particularly inflammation may have on influencing mood disorders and how a multidisciplinary approach that addresses various lifestyle habits including diet, exercise, sauna, hot yoga, meditation etc. may be a good way to improve mental health.
Enjoying this research? Get deeper insights like this delivered every other week.
Every other week our Premium Members receive deep dives like this alongside Rhonda's commentary and 8+ other hand-picked papers.
You can learn more about the interview here: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/episodes/charles-raison