The link between vegetarianism and depression
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People who follow a vegetarian lifestyle have around twice as many depressive episodes as those who eat meat, according to the Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health.
What to Know
The high incidence of depression among vegetarians is not caused by nutrition but possibly by several factors, including the vegetarian social experience; depression itself may increase the likelihood of becoming vegetarian, or both vegetarianism and depression may be associated with guilt through factors involving the meat industry.
Adopting a vegetarian diet might affect one's relationship with others and involvement in social activities and may sometimes be associated with teasing or other forms of social ostracism.
It is possible that being depressed and dwelling on negative thoughts cause people to be more likely to become vegetarian rather than the other way around.
Videos depicting violence and cruelty in the meat industry may affect depressed people, causing them to dwell on the images, feel guilty for their part in creating the demand for meat, and become vegetarian.
Survey data were collected in Brazil, a country famous for its meat-heavy diet, and while there has been a sharp increase in vegetarianism, vegetarians still account for less than 0.5%.
This is a summary of the article, "Association Between Meatless Diet and Depressive Episodes: A Cross-sectional Analysis of Baseline Data From the Longitudinal Study of Adult Health (ELSA-Brasil)," published in the Journal of Affective Disorders. The full article can be found on sciencedirect.com .
I think that there really can be a connection between vegetarians and depression, because people who become vegetarians-because they feel sorry for animals-have a much purer, more sensitive soul. They feel guilty that we have to hurt animals in order to eat them, and because of this, they can give up eating meat. They put the well-being of others before themselves. In some situations, this also affects friendships,they may feel eccentric due to the different thinking of a more sensitive person.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, factors such as nutrient deficiencies, genetic predisposition, lifestyle factors, and social influences can all play a role. Ultimately, individual dietary choices should be made based on personal health needs and preferences, and it's important to prioritize a balanced diet that meets nutritional requirements for optimal mental and physical well-being.Certainly. Some studies have found that vegetarians may have lower levels of certain nutrients that are important for mental health, such as omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B12, and iron. However, with careful planning and supplementation if necessary, it is possible for vegetarians to meet their nutritional needs and maintain good mental health.On the other hand, some vegetarians may experience better mental health due to factors such as higher intake of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, which are associated with reduced risk of depression. Additionally, ethical considerations and a sense of well-being from aligning one's diet with personal values may positively impact mental health for some individuals.
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