The Christian Orthodox Church Fasting Diet Is Associated with Lower Levels of Depression and Anxiety and a Better Cognitive Performance in Middle Life

The Christian Orthodox Church Fasting Diet Is Associated with Lower Levels of Depression and Anxiety and a Better Cognitive Performance in Middle Life

Lifestyle choices significantly influence mental health in later life. In this study we investigated the effects of the Christian Orthodox Church (COC) fasting diet, which includes long-term regular abstinence from animal-based products for half the calendar year, on cognitive function and emotional...

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Main Authors: Cleanthe Spanaki, Nikolaos E. Rodopaios, Alexandra Koulouri, Triantafyllos Pliakas, Sousana K. Papadopoulou, Eleni Vasara, Petros Skepastianos, Tatiana Serafeim, Iro Boura, Emmanouil Dermitzakis, Anthony Kafatos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
Christian Orthodox Church
fasting
depression
anxiety
cognition
nutrition
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/2/627

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