date:Sep 09, 2019
seemed to have a cumulative effect on mood over time: Depressed teens with a high sodium intake weren't necessarily depressed at the beginning of the study.
The findings suggest a diet high in salt and low in potassium could be harmful to mental health over time, and eating more fruits, vegetables and other whole foods might help mitigate depression symptoms.
Poor diet has long been associated with risks of mental health issues, according to the study's authors, although it's not clear how. Bu