Frequent consumption of sugar and sweet drinks can increase the risk of depression and anxiety.
Medianews.az citing Oxu.Az reports that this finding was noted in a study published in the journal "Health Science Reports".
According to the data, an analysis conducted on 377 people showed that as sugar consumption increases, the likelihood of facing psychological problems also rises.
It was reported that sugar can strengthen inflammatory processes in the body and negatively affect brain function.
It is also noted that reducing sugar intake has a positive effect on mental health.