Short mediterranean diet trial hints at mood benefits for healthy adults

NCT ID NCT07707414

First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether following a Mediterranean-style diet for just one week can improve mood and mental wellbeing in healthy UK adults who usually eat a low-Mediterranean diet. Participants attend an educational session on Mediterranean eating principles and then follow the diet for 7 days without restricting calories. Researchers measure changes in mood and wellbeing using standard questionnaires.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
a Mediterranean-style diet
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary approach to boost everyday mood and mental wellbeing in healthy people.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, short-term study (22 people, 7 days) in healthy adults, so results may not apply broadly or last long.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Roehampton, School of Life and Health Sciences

    London, UK, SW15 4JD, United Kingdom

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