Columbia University of Medicine researchers found that foods rich in refined carbohydrates can cause depression in postmenopausal women.

Experts clarify that refined carbohydrates are found in white bread, sodas and white rice..

Note that in confirmation of their theory, scientists conducted an experiment, during which they analyzed the data of more than 70 thousand women aged 50-79 years, having studied their diet and mental health..

So, it turned out that when eating foods containing refined carbohydrates, the participants in the experiment had a higher blood glucose level, and, accordingly, the risk of an attack of depression also increased..

To avoid this, experts recommend eating as many vegetables and whole grains as possible..

It must be said that, despite the fact that scientists have found confirmation of the relationship between refined carbohydrates and depression, the reasons for their relationship are not yet known..

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