The Influence of Diet on Adolescent Psychological Well-Being Through Gut Microbiota
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diet, psychological well-being, gut microbiota, adolescenceAbstract
The complex interplay of the gut and brain reveals how choices made early on regarding diet can have a long-term impact on an individual and the lifestyle they follow. The current literature review discusses how dietary choices made from childhood to adolescence can influence emotional health through gut microbiota. Overwhelming evidence supports the correlation between poor diet, such as fatty foods and artificial sugars, and negative psychological well-being. Likewise, the consumption of vegetables is related to a healthier mind. These results hold potential for new dietary guidelines and improved lifestyle choices for healthy adolescents. The growing concern regarding mental health issues in this age group further highlights the importance of societies needing to adopt more knowledge on diets and the complex relationship between the gut and brain.
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