The role of vitamin D in mental health: what do the latest studies say?

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for health, responsible for various functions in the body, including the regulation of calcium and bone health. However, recent research has investigated the role of vitamin D in mental health, and the results are promising.

A study published in 2021 in the journal Nutrients analyzed the relationship between vitamin D and depression in adults. The results indicated that lower levels of vitamin D were associated with more severe depressive symptoms. Additionally, a 2020 systematic review published in the journal Clinical Psychopharmacology and Neuroscience suggested that vitamin D supplementation may be effective in treating depression.

Another study, published in 2022 in the journal Nutritional Neuroscience, investigated the relationship between vitamin D and anxiety in university students. The results showed that lower levels of vitamin D were associated with more severe anxiety symptoms.

While more research is needed to fully understand the relationship between vitamin D and mental health, the results so far suggest that vitamin D supplementation may be beneficial for those suffering from depressive or anxiety symptoms.

References

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