Junk food & depression: can ditching processed foods lift mood?
NCT ID NCT06252701
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This small pilot study looked at whether people with major depression who eat a lot of ultra-processed foods could cut back on them. Twenty adults tried a personalized plan to reduce these foods. The goal was to see if it was possible and acceptable, not to measure mood changes. Results suggest it may be doable, but larger studies are needed to know if it helps depression.
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, California, 94107, United States
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