#CalorieRestriction

A major new study has cast doubt on the widely held belief that calorie restriction is inherently beneficial for mental health, with fresh evidence suggesting that cutting calories too far may actually increase the risk of depressive symptoms. The research, published in the journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, analyzed data from over 28,000 adults and found that individuals following calorie-restricted diets—especially men and those who are overweight—were more likely to report heightened symptoms of depression compared to those not on such diets (CNN, BMJ Nutrition).