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Research suggests a link between depression and poor diet among middle-aged women, according to a study from Ohio State University.
Women in the years before menopause can be more prone to depression, researchers said.
The study looked at what parts of their diet may affect that risk and could be changed with focused interventions.
Why you should care:
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 16% of women in the U.S. have experienced depression, and past studies show the risk increases for women in a certain age group.
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Dr. Holly Jones, an associate professor at Ohio State University's College of Nursing, said premenopausal women aged 40 to 50 who eat ultra-processed foods may be more likely to develop depression.
Jones said other factors that may contribute include not getting the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep each night and not getting enough exercise.
What they're saying:
"The nutrients that were associated with higher risk for depression were sucrose, which is your table sugar or added sugar, um, and omega six linoleic acid, which is basically your vegetable oils," Jones told FOX News.
What you can do:
To help prevent depression later in life, Jones recommended that midlife women shift toward a more plant-based diet and avoid ultra-processed foods.
She added that these healthy changes can benefit not just women themselves, but also their families, as they often influence the eating habits of their children and partners.
What's next:
However, Jones said more research is needed to better understand the link between diet and depression in midlife women.
The Source: The information in this story comes from a study conducted by researchers at Ohio State University, specifically from the College of Nursing. This story was reported from Los Angeles.