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Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DNd_g0dN0lg/The low calorie and restricted nutrient diets that many overweight and obese men are following have a significant chance of making them depressed.  The University of Toronto’s Departments of Psychiatry and Biostatistics reviewed data from more than 28,000 US men gathered from 2007 to 2018.While calorie-restrictive diets were associated with a bump in depressive feelings as well as a decline in cognitive performance, nutrient-restrictive diets intensified this effect.  Both calorie and nutrient restrictions led to more significant and negative emotional effects in men compared with women.  Such effects did not occur in balanced diets that included omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin B12.So guys….. if you plan to embark on a weight loss program, be certain your diet includes essential nutrients.  One good way to do this is to seek the advice of a certified clinical nutritionist.https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250607103056.htmhttps://nutrition.bmj.com/c