How could diet affect anxiety?

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    Last Updated: October 25, 2023

    Compared to typically less-healthy diets such as the Western diet, the mediterranean-diet and vegan have some evidence for their ability to improve mood, although more research is necessary to confirm this effect and whether it extends to anxiety relief.[1]

    References

    1. ^Joseph Firth, James E Gangwisch, Alessandra Borisini, Robyn E Wootton, Emeran A MayerFood and mood: how do diet and nutrition affect mental wellbeing?BMJ.(2020 Jun 29)