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Vitamin D deficiency may play a role in depression

journal contribution
posted on 2007-01-01, 00:00 authored by Michael BerkMichael Berk, K Sanders, Julie PascoJulie Pasco, Felice JackaFelice Jacka, Lana WilliamsLana Williams, A Hayles, Seetal DoddSeetal Dodd
Vitamin D is known to be widely deficient in Western populations. The implications of this in terms of bone health are increasingly understood, yet its impact on other health areas, particularly mental health, is unclear. Recent data suggests that hypovitaminosis D may be common, especially in the elderly. Other studies have suggested that low levels of vitamin D are associated with poor mood. There are a number of trials that have suggested a role for Vitamin D in the supplementary treatment of depression. Dose may be a critical issue, as sun exposure and dietary intake may be low and high doses may be required.

History

Journal

Medical hypotheses

Volume

69

Issue

6

Pagination

1316 - 1319

Publisher

Elsevier

Location

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

ISSN

0306-9877

eISSN

1532-2777

Language

eng

Publication classification

C1.1 Refereed article in a scholarly journal

Copyright notice

2007, Elsevier