Eating any kind of citrus fruit may reduce the risk of depression, according to a new prospective study.
The findings suggest that citrus alters the gut microbiota, specifically by supporting a beneficial gut bacterium called Faecalibacterium prausnitzii (F. prausnitzii), which is associated with a reduced risk of depression. The study also indicates that flavonoids—compounds found in the peel and juice that give fruits their color and flavor—play a central role in this protective effect.
