Study suggests Mediterranean diet may alleviate or prevent posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms

Study suggests that adhering to Mediterranean an diet may alleviate or prevent posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms.

Red and processed meats were positively associated with PTSD symptoms, while the consumption of plant-based foods was negatively associated with symptoms.

Researchers identified Eubacterium eligens as the top PTSD putative protective species.

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