New study links intermittent fasting to improved mood via brain's dopamine system

New study links intermittent fasting to improved mood via brain's dopamine system

Intermittent fasting may help alleviate depression symptoms by targeting dopamine receptors in the brain, according to a new study published in Neurobiology of Disease. Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders. Traditional antidepressants can take weeks to take effect and often come with undesirable side effects. Researchers have been exploring alternative strategies to improve mental health, and one promising avenue is nutri…