A survey with 14,216 participants between the ages of 35 and 74 over the course of six months for a new study shows that vegans and vegetarians are twice as depressed as meat-eaters.
According to a recent study by Brazilian researchers published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, vegetarians experience depressive episodes twice as frequently as meat eaters.
According to the research, there is a "positive association between the prevalence of depressive episodes and a meatless diet."
Scientists surveyed 14,216 participants between the ages of 35 and 74 over the course of six months in order to look into any possible links between a vegetarian diet and depression in adults. The Clinical Interview Schedule-Revised instrument, designed to identify common mental health issues, was used to evaluate them. Even after accounting for factors including cigarette smoking, alcohol use, physical activity, and micronutrient intake, it was discovered that vegetarians experienced twic...