The relationship between Vitamin D and depressive disorders.

The relationship between Vitamin D and depressive disorders. Riv Psichiatr. 2019 Nov-Dec;54(6):229-234 Authors: Bersani FS, Ghezzi F, Maraone A, Vicinanza R, Cavaggioni G, Biondi M, Pasquini M Abstract Studies have suggested a relationship between low circulating levels of Vitamin D and depression. Vitamin D deficiency may be a consequence of depression-related factors, such as reduced sun exposure, decreased outdoor activity, and dietary changes, but it can also play a role in the pathophysiology of depressive conditions through a range of molecular mechanisms. In the present manuscript, findings related to prospective longitudinal studies on the relationship between Vitamin D levels and depressive symptoms and to randomized controlled trials on Vitamin D supplementation for depressive disorders are reviewed. PMID: 31909749 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Rivista di Psichiatria - Category: Psychiatry Tags: Riv Psichiatr Source Type: research