Ephi Lu

Plant-Based Diets

Plant-based diets include a variety of eating patterns that prioritize plant-derived foods, ranging from fully plant-exclusive diets like veganism to those that include some…

Inflammatory Depression

Inflammatory depression refers to a subtype of depression where systemic chronic inflammation contributes to the condition’s onset and persistence. Studies suggest that around one-quarter…

Systemic Chronic Inflammation

Systemic chronic inflammation (SCI) is a condition characterized by persistently elevated levels of proinflammatory mediators, such as cytokines and CRP, across the body. Unlike…

C-Reactive Protein

C-reactive protein (CRP) is a protein produced by the liver in response to inflammation. It is commonly used as a biomarker to assess levels…

Unhealthy Eating Behaviors

Unhealthy eating behaviors are patterns of eating driven by psychological factors, such as stress, emotional distress, or distorted body image, rather than physiological hunger.…

Psychological Mechanisms (DMHR)

Psychological mechanisms in the context of the DMHR (Diet-mental health relationship) involve cognitive, emotional, and motivational processes that influence how dietary habits affect mental…

Changing Your Diet Can Help Tamp Down Depression, Boost Mood

Diet, Gut Microbes Affect Effectiveness of Cancer Treatment, Research Reveals

More Evidence Links Ultra-Processed Foods to Health Harms

People who eat lots of ultra-processed foods are more likely to develop heart disease and to die sooner than those who stick with foods…

The Link Between Food and Mental Health

Simple Sugars Wipe Out Beneficial Gut Bugs

Eating Green Veggies Improves Immune Defenses