Front Nutr December 2024 PMID 39703337

Association of different types of milk with depression and anxiety: a prospective cohort study and Mendelian randomization analysis.

Chunying Wu, Yusheng Liu, Yigui Lai, Qiang Wang, Siqi Wu, Huijie Fan, Yanyan Liu, Xiaoshan Zhao, Xuefeng Jiang

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Discussions revolve around the potential mental health benefits of milk consumption, with references to the article's findings about full cream and semi-skimmed milk. Some posts express curiosity about specifics, such as whether plant-based milks are associated with increased depression and anxiety, using phrases like 'interesting article' and raising questions about dietary needs, while others emphasize the importance of dairy for human nutrition. The tone varies from informational to mildly skeptical, reflecting a general but cautious engagement with the study’s findings.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize or accept the idea that dairy consumption, particularly milk, may have mental health benefits, though with some skepticism about plant-based alternatives.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest, with some expressing curiosity about the study’s details or implications but without deep exploration.

EngagementModerate engagement

The posts include references to the research and debates about dietary needs, indicating a moderate level of engagement, such as questions about plant-based milks and their health effects.

ImpactNeutral impact

The overall impact appears limited; discussions touch on health, diet, and nutrition, but do not suggest widespread changes or significant societal influence.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigates the link between various types of milk and the risk of depression and anxiety using data from over 357,000 UK Biobank participants.
  • Full cream milk was associated with a lower risk of anxiety, while semi-skimmed milk was linked to reduced risks for both depression and anxiety.
  • The findings suggest that consuming semi-skimmed milk may be beneficial for mental health, indicating its potential role in dietary strategies to improve psychological well-being.

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Sifossifoco
@Sifossifoco1 · X

@garylfrancione Since there is no link to the study, I believe they are referring to this paper: https://t.co/8z9xNniK8X It basically says that cow's milk may reduce the risk of depression, but the authors do not state if people drinking plant based milks were vegan, vegetarian, or omnivores. It

Jan 12, 2025 · 5 likes · 305 followers View post →
Martin Zeitler | צייטלר
@realtime604 · X

https://t.co/rj0zhGnCQh

Jan 7, 2025 · 656 followers View post →
Dom
@DomThePig · X

@pete_ar_fryn @HefinR @AHDB_Dairy @NFU_Dairy @dairyuk You've started getting cross again Pete. So let's draw a line under it there. For those interested in the science, full text here: https://t.co/LbpROTOna3

Jan 7, 2025 · 183 followers View post →
Dom
@DomThePig · X

@ciwf An interesting article on plant based milks https://t.co/LbpROTOna3

Jan 7, 2025 · 183 followers View post →

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Sifossifoco
@Sifossifoco1 · X

@garylfrancione Since there is no link to the study, I believe they are referring to this paper: https://t.co/8z9xNniK8X It basically says that cow's milk may reduce the risk of depression, but the authors do not state if people drinking plant based milks were vegan, vegetarian, or omnivores. It

Jan 12, 2025 · 5 likes · 305 followers View post →
sub rosa dictum
@BasiaNotare · X

@AntonSalzs @FDF_Nederland @j_vollenbroek Ja, mensen hebben melk en vlees nodig, de basis van menselijke voeding. Nieuw onderzoek toont aan dat plantaardige melk in verband wordt gebracht met meer depressie en angst. https://t.co/iPKHRRhM5w

Jan 11, 2025 · 81 followers View post →
Martin Zeitler | צייטלר
@realtime604 · X

https://t.co/rj0zhGnCQh

Jan 7, 2025 · 656 followers View post →
Dom
@DomThePig · X

@ciwf An interesting article on plant based milks https://t.co/LbpROTOna3

Jan 7, 2025 · 183 followers View post →
Dom
@DomThePig · X

@pete_ar_fryn @HefinR @AHDB_Dairy @NFU_Dairy @dairyuk You've started getting cross again Pete. So let's draw a line under it there. For those interested in the science, full text here: https://t.co/LbpROTOna3

Jan 7, 2025 · 183 followers View post →