Vegetarian Diets are Associated with Healthy Mood States: A Cross-Sectional Study in Seventh Day Adventists
Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 (Original item from 2009)
Vegetarianism and Veganism | Health, Personal Health | Vegetarian Social, Psychological and Moral Development | Vegetarian Motivations or Barriers | Vegetarian Population
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Short Description:
A study of Seventh Day Adventists finds lower incidence of depression, anxiety, and other mood-related issues among vegetarian participants than non-vegetarian participants. This is despite the omission of fish for vegetarians, which is a major source of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), two essential fatty acids linked to positive mood states.
Abstract:
This study closely examined the relationship between mood and polyunsaturated fatty acid intake as the result of diet. Both vegetarian and omnivore study participants completed food frequency questionnaires, Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS) surveys, and Profile of Mood States (POMS) questionnaires.
Vegetarians reported significantly less negative emotions than omnivores, though lower intakes of EPA, DHA, and ARA were also characteristic of this group, along with higher intakes of ALA and LA. Researchers concluded that vegetarian diets do not appear to adversely effect moods, even with relatively lower intake of EPA, DHA, and ARA.
Spot Check Number:
1405
Sponsor:
Arizona State University
Animal Type:
Unknown
Record Type:
Academic Paper, Journal Article
Research Method:
Print Survey
Geographic Region:
United States Regional
Number of Participants:
138
Population Descriptors:
Seventh Day Adventists
Year Conducted:
2009
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