Overuse of salt in food increases the risk of depression and anxiety by over 40%

A new study has found that those who often add salt to their plate are almost 40% more threatened by depression and anxiety than those who rarely or at all use it Periscope.

What does study show?

The study, conducted by the Xinjiang Medical University in China, examined the data of 439,412 Britons and was published in the Journal of Affective Records. Among the participants, 9,516 were diagnosed with depression and 11,796 with anxiety.

For those who would develop salt by chance, the risk of depression and anxiety was lower but still present between 5 and 8% higher than those who did not.

Why does salt affect mental health?

Researchers propose several possible reasons:

Salt speeds up biological aging, making the brain more sensitive to mental disorders.

It negatively affects mood hormones, such as serotonin and dopamine, which are essential to emotional well - being.

This is the first study that reveals such a direct and significant connection between increasing salt and increasing risk of mental health problems.

The main message?

If you're in the habit of throwing extra salt on your plate even before enjoying it, maybe it's worth twice. Not only for physical health but also for mental health. Reducing salt consumption may be a small but influential step for your well - being.