Mental Health
Feeling blue? D answer could be vitamin-based says new study
New research suggests that a deficiency in vitamin D may contribute to feelings of unhappiness.
A group of international scientists investigating treatments for depression have found that individuals suffering from this condition may benefit from increasing their vitamin D intake.
Vitamin D can be obtained from sources such as fatty fish and fish liver oils and is believed to play a role in regulating the central nervous system, which can impact mood and lead to depression.
Past studies examining the effects of vitamin D supplementation on depression have yielded inconclusive results, but a recent meta-analysis conducted by researchers from Finland, Australia, and the US has shed new light on the potential benefits.
This comprehensive study, which analyzed data from 41 studies worldwide, focused on the relationship between vitamin D supplementation and depressive symptoms in adults across different populations.
The findings of the meta-analysis revealed that vitamin D supplementation was more effective than a placebo in alleviating depressive symptoms in individuals with depression.
While there were variations in the doses of vitamin D used in the studies, the typical daily supplement ranged from 50 to 100 micrograms.
Lead author Tuomas Mikola from the University of Eastern Finland’s Institute of Clinical Medicine noted that while this meta-analysis provides valuable insights, further high-quality clinical trials are needed to better understand the role of vitamin D supplementation in depression treatment.
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