The food we eat affects us in many ways. A recent study from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School found a link between the consumption of ultra-processed foods and an increase in the risk of depression. Ali Rogin speaks with Olivia Okereke, an associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School who worked on the study, to learn more.
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    11 months ago

    The other thing is that the chemicals involved in ultra-processing of foods also may be unhelpful. So we think that they may be triggering some unhealthy biological processes that are the same things that could be predisposing to depression.

    “chemicals” … may be … We think … my be … could be

    An associate professor of psychiatry. Be better, PBS. Stick to the results of the study and avoid the wild speculation.