Eating a lot of junk food might make adults more likely to feel depressed or have mental health issues, possibly because it messes with your gut and causes inflammation in your body.

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The Detrimental Impact of Ultra-Processed Foods on the Human Gut Microbiome and Gut Barrier

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2025 Feb 28

The study shows that ultra-processed foods harm gut health and cause inflammation, which can affect the brain and mood, supporting the idea that eating these foods raises the risk of depression.

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The Detrimental Impact of Ultra-Processed Foods on the Human Gut Microbiome and Gut Barrier

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DOI: 10.3390/nu17050859

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