Eating beef burgers can cure depression.
Beef burgers can cure depression
A study of more than 400,000 Brits has found that meat is linked to a lower risk of depression as nutrients found in beef - including iron, zinc and protein - are known to support brain function and can help lift somebody's mood.
Experts from National Taiwan University, Massachusetts General Hospital and other centres reported their burger findings in the Journal of Affective Disorders.
They said: "This is the first study reporting a potential, beneficial causal effect of beef intake on lowering the risk of major depression.
"There is extensive evidence that diet may influence the risk of depression. We found that higher beef intake may be protective against major depressive disorder.
"The majority of studies, and especially the most rigorous ones, demonstrated a higher risk of depression in those who avoided meat."