Low Levels of Vitamins B12 and D Linked to Depression

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By Dr. Mercola

Up to 2.5% of children and 8.3% of adolescents suffer from depression, a condition that’s associated with significant complications later in life, including an increased risk of suicide, substance abuse, physical diseases and problems with work, academic and psychosocial functioning.1

It’s believed that both genetic and environmental factors play a role in why some children develop depression, and increasing attention has been placed on the role of dietary factors and nutrients such as vitamin D, which is ideally obtained via sun exposure.

Further, one-carbon metabolism, which includes vitamin B12, folate and homocysteine …read more

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