According to new research, a diet with low calorie intake can lead to depression. According to new research a diet with less calorie intake can lead to depression symptoms especially among women. Leading reports say people who eat low calories to lose weight may experience symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Leptin relation with depression:
According to research, a diet with less calories can result in a decrease of leptin which can result in depression. People with less calories intake and also in a fasting state have less leptin in their diet which can result in depression.
Orexin role in depression:
Orexin plays a crucial role in maintaining the sleep cycle and also for energy metabolism. It is also responsible for diet regulation and maintaining proper appetite. Less calories intake can disturb oexin cycle which can affect sleep schedule and can also result in eating disorder.
Serotonin role in depression:
Poor calories intake and excessive dieting can lead to depression through the effect of serotonin levels.
● Serotonin plays a crucial role in maintaining mood and to control anger.
● People with depression have low levels of serotonin in brain
Less calorie intake can affect serotonin and can lead to depression, anxiety and anger-like symptoms.
Obesity and depression:
According to many researchers, people who want to lose weight have high chances to get depression because of less calorie intake and excessive exercise.
Effect on hippocampus and amygdala:
According to leading research, a poor diet can affect your memory. As hippocampus and amygdala are responsible for memory development, a poor diet to lose weight can affect your brain which can result in short memory. The brain plays a crucial role in maintaining memory and excessive diet can affect your brain which can result in short memory-like symptoms.
Hair loss and fatigue:
According to leading research, a poor diet can result in hair loss because of insufficient nutrients and important vitamins. Fatigue, weakness-like symptoms are common in people with less calories intake.
Prevention and conclusion:
Always consult with your doctor or any dietician before choosing a diet because lack of vitamins and vital nutrients can affect your brain thinking and can lead to depression-like symptoms. Poor diet can result in acne, hair fall, insomnia and fatigue like conditions. Poor diet can result in slow metabolism. People with Anorexia nervosa have more risk of getting depression and its leading symptoms. Always choose a diet plan with balanced calories intake and vital nutrients.
