Atkins to blame for bad mood while losing weight?

or how an unread article becomes a false report

Under the headline "Diets responsible for bad mood - lack of carbohydrates crucial" pressetext.austria reports that the Atkins diet and other diets that restrict the intake of carbohydrates are more likely to lead to bad moods. A study by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology came to the conclusion. Crucially, carbohydrates help stimulate the production of serotonin, which controls our moods. A deficiency can lead to mood swings and depression.

So far so right, but the study looked at how people who had gained significant weight by taking psychotropic drugs could lose it again. For this target group in particular, it makes sense to supplement your diet with a specially prepared high-carbohydrate drink. It also makes little sense for this group in particular to eat according to Atkins' recommendations. As an aside, it should also be noted that the MIT author has not really dealt with the changes in Atkins diet recommendations over the past 30 years.

Here is a summary of the study:

http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/tt/2002/nov06/wurts.html

Source: Ahrensburg [Thomas Pröller]