- High-fat diets, like the typical Western diet, have been associated with obesity and mental health disorders like anxiety.
- A new study in rats suggests that obesity caused by a high-fat diet may alter the gut microbiome and gut-brain signaling, contributing to changes that promote anxiety.
- Experts recommend supporting the gut microbiome and signaling pathways through healthy eating and reducing intake of high-fat and overly processed foods.
Individuals with obesity are more likely to…
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