Some of us have deficiencies in various vitamins and we try to compensate them with supplements. Perhaps the most common of these vitamins is vitamin D, which strengthens the immune system and protects against cancer and heart diseases, bone diseases, diabetes and diseases such as osteoporosis.
Scientists think they may have uncovered another benefit of vitamin D in a recent study. According to new studies, vitamin D may alleviate the process of depression.
Vitamin D regulates the nervous system
Depression symptoms are difficult to treat with medication. The therapeutic effect of current antidepressants is often insufficient to effectively treat depression. That’s why scientists began to look for other ways to alleviate depression symptoms through eating habits.
In their research, scientists discovered that vitamin D can regulate central nervous system functions. In fact, experiments have shown a relationship between vitamin D deficiency and depressive symptoms. On top of that, it is thought that vitamin D supplements in the form of capsules that you can buy from pharmacies can alleviate depression. 41 studies from around the world sought the answer to the question: ‘Is Vitamin D supplementation a placebo effect or can it actually calm the nervous system?’
The results of the experiment revealed that vitamin D supplementation actually alleviated depressive symptoms in people with depression, not a placebo effect. There was wide variation in the doses of vitamin D used in the experiment, but typically vitamin D supplementation was 50-100 micrograms (2,000-4,000 IU) per day. Subjects’ depressive symptoms showed a significant reduction after vitamin D supplementation.
However, it is not 100% proven that vitamin D supplementation alleviates the effects of depression. However, it was revealed in previous studies that a similar effect was created by the vitamin D we get from food. Of course, even if we are taking vitamins, it is useful to consult a doctor for all supplements you will take from outside.
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