(MENAFN – Khaama Press)
According to a recent analysis in the journal Food Science and Nutrition, a meat-free diet is associated with higher levels of depression and anxiety than an omnivorous diet.
This analysis examined 20 studies on meat consumption and mental health and found a link between vegetarianism or veganism and poorer mental health.
Although some studies suggest that nutrient deficiencies associated with vegan diets are linked to depression, it is possible that depression and anxiety may precede a person’s decision to give up meat.
The research included in the new analysis spans the years from 2001 to mid-2020 and includes nearly 172,000 participants on four continents. Of this group, about 158,000 people ate meat, while 13,000 did not.
With two exceptions, all studies were based on questionnaires in which participants self-reported whether or not they ate meat and then answered whether they suffered from anxiety and depression.
The results show that meat eaters suffer less from depression and anxiety than vegans and vegetarians.
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