The Dangerous Link Between French Fries and Mental Health

A new study from Chinese researchers found that consuming fried potatoes, particularly french fries, is linked to a 12% increased risk of anxiety and a 7% heightened risk of depression, with young men affected the most. The study suggests that acrylamide, a substance that forms when frying some potato-based foods, may be the culprit. The research team crunched data from 140,728 UK people over 11 years and found that consuming fried potatoes had a 2% higher risk of depression compared with eating fried white meat. Despite the results, study authors said that moderation is key.