Effects of Vitamin and Mineral Supplementation on Stress, Mild Psychiatric Symptoms, and Mood in Nonclinical Samples: A Meta-Analysis
Long SJ, Benton D
Published in Psychosomatic Medicine
Methodology
Meta-analysis of randomised, placebo-controlled trials of multivitamin/mineral supplementation (typically B-vitamin dominant formulas) reporting stress, mood or mild psychiatric symptoms in nonclinical samples.
Key Findings
Supplementation significantly reduced perceived stress, mild psychiatric symptoms and anxiety, but did not significantly change depression or fatigue outcomes.
Conclusions
Micronutrient supplementation produces small but reliable reductions in stress and anxiety in healthy populations.
Limitations
Small number of trials, varied formulations and doses, mostly short duration, potential publication bias.
Supplements Studied
Supplementation with vitamins and minerals reduced perceived stress, mild psychiatric symptoms and anxiety in nonclinical samples.
Outcomes Measured
Supplementation with vitamins and minerals reduced perceived stress, mild psychiatric symptoms and anxiety in nonclinical samples.
Related Health Concerns
Study Details
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Disclosures
Funding
University research funding
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