Eating citrus may lower depression risk — Harvard Gazette
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Physician-researcher outlines gut-brain clues behind “orange a day” finding.

According to Harvard research, eating oranges stimulates growth of Faecalibacterium prausnitzia.

This bacteria lives inside the human gut and generates serotonin and dopamine — 2 powerful molecules that elevate your mood.

Harvard is one of the top 5 research universities in the world. Gary Ruvkun won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine. Where does he work ? Harvard.

If you feel sad, eat an orange 🍊

  • NιƙƙιDιɱҽʂ@lemmy.world
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    3 days ago

    Oh, wow, I had no idea. I don’t use zest too often, but I’ll have to keep that in mind next time! I could probably end up making something that I think tastes amazing while being completely off-putting to others if I’m not careful 😅