Red and Processed Meat Consumption and Risk of Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

High dietary ingestion of red and processed meats may increase the incidence of depression in men and women.

This study looked at the relationship between red and processed meat intake and the onset of depression. Researchers conducted a meta-analysis on data obtained from 17 studies.

Data analysis revealed a heightened risk of depression among frequent consumers of red and processed meats. This meta-analysis pointed out that indulgence in red and processed meats may contribute to the development of depression in men and women.