Acrylamide in Fried Foods: A Link to Depression and Anxiety

Authors

  • Aakash Kumar
  • Kanza Mehmood

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51985/JBUMDC2023193

Abstract

Dear Editor, Recent news that has been circulating about
fries or fried foods causing depression and anxiety, I believe
it is important to clarify that it is not the fries or fried food
itself that is causing depression, but rather a compound
called Acrylamide, an intriguing and reactive molecule, is
naturally produced when Asparagine, an amino acid found
in plant-based foods like potatoes and cereal grains, undergoes
a chemical reaction with sugars to naturally produce an
intriguing and reactive molecule

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Published

2023-07-13

How to Cite

Kumar, A. ., & Mehmood, K. . (2023). Acrylamide in Fried Foods: A Link to Depression and Anxiety. Journal of Bahria University Medical and Dental College, 13(03), 247. https://doi.org/10.51985/JBUMDC2023193

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Vol. 13 No. 03 (2023): VOLUME 13 ISSUE 03

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Letter to Editor

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