INVESTIGATING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DIET AND MENTAL HEALTH IN ADULT

AUTHOR – DEVIKA AGARWAL & PURVA KADAM, STUDENTS AT KES’ SHRI JAYANTILAL H PATEL LAW COLLEGE

BEST CITATION – DEVIKA AGARWAL & PURVA KADAM, INVESTIGATING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DIET AND MENTAL HEALTH IN ADULT, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (1) OF 2025, PG. 801-810, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

ABSTRACT

There has long been an interest in the effects of diet which directly proportional to the mental health and the interaction of the two with stress. The nature of these relationships is not well understood. Although associations between diet, obesity and related metabolic syndrome, stress, casual pathways have not been established. A healthy balanced meal can give you an energy boost. But an heavy, greasy meal can leave you feeling tired and irritated. Fast food is typically high saturated fats, trans fats, and omega-6 fatty acids, which can trigger an inflammatory response that has links to anxiety and depression a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can positively impact mood and well-being. Eating a diet lacks nutrition causes. The body of the human being is struggle to regulate blood glucose through a process known as insulin resistance. This can help to lead the elevated and severely low glucose or sugar levels in human body and many contribute to anxiety in some people.