Effects of vitamin D supplementation on symptoms of depression in overweight and obese subjects: randomized double blind trial
Jorde R, Sneve M, Figenschau Y, Svartberg J, Waterloo K
Published in Journal of Internal Medicine, Vol. 264 (6), pp. 599-609
Methodology
One-year randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial of high-dose vitamin D on depressive symptom scores in overweight adults.
Key Findings
Depression scale scores improved significantly in the vitamin D groups compared with placebo among participants with low baseline vitamin D.
Conclusions
Correcting vitamin D deficiency may support serotonergic mood regulation.
Limitations
Secondary outcome; overweight population only.
Supplements Studied
Depression scale scores improved significantly in the vitamin D groups among participants with low baseline vitamin D
Outcomes Measured
Depression scale scores improved significantly in the vitamin D groups compared with placebo among participants with low baseline vitamin D
Related Health Concerns
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