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Citrus and mental health: Could an orange a day lower depression risk? 🍊

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11/03/2025 at 20:18

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Hi everyone, how are you doing today? 😊

We’ve all heard that β€œan apple a day keeps the doctor away”, but could an orange a day keep the blues away? 🍊

A new study from Harvard Medical School analysed data from over 30,000 women and found that eating one medium orange a day was linked to a 20% lower risk of developing depression.

🧠 Why? The study suggests that citrus fruits may boost levels of beneficial gut bacteria (F. prausnitzii), which helps support serotonin and dopamine production, two key neurotransmitters that regulate mood.

🍊 The effect was specific to citrus! Other fruits, like apples or bananas, did not show the same link to depression risk.

While the study can’t prove a direct cause-and-effect relationship, it highlights the important connection between gut health and mental health.

Do you regularly eat oranges, lemons, or grapefruits? Have you ever noticed a difference in your mood based on what you eat?

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Looking forward to your thoughts,

Somya from the Carenity Team 🌼

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