Încă un factor de risc pentru apariția anxietății: zahărul consumat în copilărie

A study involving over 45,000 individuals in the UK suggests that lower sugar exposure during pregnancy and early childhood is linked to reduced anxiety risk in adulthood. Researchers found brain structure differences but did not establish a direct causal relationship between sugar and anxiety disorders. The research, published in Translational Psychiatry, utilized historical sugar rationing data to analyze long-term effects on mental health. Results indicated that individuals with minimal sugar exposure in early life had lower anxiety levels. However, the study's findings should be interpreted cautiously due to various confounding factors. The authors emphasize the significance of nutrition during early development for long-term health outcomes.