Weight loss is a major concern. It’s no longer considered a concern on a case by case or individual basis. It is now a societal problem. The issue is bigger than any one individual or family or country. The obesity epidemic is sweeping the globe. And it is doing irreparable damage. New information presented by the Society for the Study of Ingested Behavior (SSIB) offers a bit of new insight into the issue.
Weight loss and depression have often been considered linked. The SSIB suggests that their recent study makes this connection clear. In the past experts considered it probable that symptoms of depression would likely increase with dieting efforts. This is not the case according to the study conducted by SSIB.
The SSIB’s 6 month study included both non-depressed and depressed individuals. The participants were required to undergo a weight loss program (supervised). The weight loss program was based on dietary and lifestyle changes. Both depressed and non-depressed participants benefited from weight loss by the end of the study.
Additional benefits to depressed individuals as a result of weight loss included:
1. They experienced noticeable mood improvement.
2. Triglyceride reduction. Triglycerides are a common risk factor for both heart attack and stroke. This reduction is a major health benefit.
This indicates that the relationship between depression and weight loss is positive. Experts will continue to study the connection to further specify the benefits. Further study is also underway to consider the possible benefits of weight loss to those suffering from a variety of psychiatric disorders.
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