
The Link Between Fried Food and Mental Health
A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) found that frequent consumption of fried food is associated with a 12% increased risk of anxiety and a 7% increased risk of depression. The study, which analyzed data from over 140,000 individuals, also revealed that fried potato consumption was particularly linked to a higher risk of anxiety and depression. The researchers conducted an experiment on zebrafish, exposing them to acrylamide, a chemical produced during frying, and found that it led to behaviors indicative of anxiety and depression. While the study sheds light on the connection between diet and mental health, the observed effects were relatively small, and the study design does not establish causation.

