Trans fats increases the risk of depression

Eat foods with high content of trans fats may increase the risk of developing depression; new research claims.
Trans fat comes from adding hydrogen to vegetable oil through a process called hydrogenation. They are used to prolong the shelf-life of foods like cookies, snack cakes and French fries.
Trans fats have been linked to heart disease, diabetes and obesity; pushing the city like New York, to prohibit restaurants from their use.
The new study found most trans fats you consume, the greater the risk of depression.
Writing the online journal PloS One, scientists analyzed the diet of 12,000 volunteers for a period of six years. At the beginning of the study, none of the individuals had been diagnosed with depression. But after six years, 657 study participants suffered from depression.
The data demonstrate individuals with "high" intake of trans fats was a 48% increased risk of depression than those who do not consume trans fat.
Scientists have determined the most trans fats people consume, the higher the risk of depression. They recommend avoiding trans fats and stick to healthier oils, fish, vegetables, olive oil, which were associated with a lower risk of depression.
In addition, the researchers found that the omega-9 fatty acids has helped to prevent mental illness. Previous studies show that omega fats, found in foods such as fatty fish such as salmon--may help prevent depression.
According to the World Health Organization, depression affects 121 million people and is a major cause of disability worldwide. And, despite being "reliably diagnosed," less than 25% of those with depression treatment have effective access, with many sick, avoiding treatment because of social stigma.