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Foods to Avoid If You Have Depression

Did you know that your gut health has an impact on your mental health? A far greater one than you may realize. Research shows that the microbiota living in your gut communicates with neurotransmitters in your brain and vice versa via the vagus nerve.

Watch this video to learn about the foods you should avoid if you have depression.

We also made another video on the foods you should avoid if you have anxiety: https://youtu.be/UzHQeqhIgF0


Writer: Sara Del Villar
Script Editor: Caitlin McColl
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
VO: Amanda Silvera
Animator: Aury
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

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