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Everyone has phases when they are temporarily depressed and in a low mood. If this condition persists, it may be depression. According to estimates by the German Depression Aid, around 5.3 million people in Germany suffer from depression in the course of a year. Affected people report a depressed, depressed mood and an inner emptiness. You lose interest in hobbies, activities with friends or family. Everyday activities take a lot of effort and lead to rapid fatigue.
Depressed people usually have vitamin D deficiency
Studies on the extent to which vitamin D can prevent or help against depression have come to different conclusions. An American study states that treatment with the sun vitamin is ineffective. A Norwegian study found that high intakes of vitamin D can reduce symptoms of depression.
“Depressed people often have very low vitamin D levels. According to current studies, the risk of developing depression increases rapidly with low vitamin D levels,” explains Dr. Tegtmeier from the Asklepios Stadtklinik Bad Wildungen online on the hospital’s website. “Compensating for the vitamin D deficiency can lead to a reduction in the symptoms.” This is because the vitamin is important in regulating the brain messenger substance serotonin. This activates the reward system in our brain and can provide feelings of happiness and a good mood. Furthermore, vitamin D influences the utilization of dopamine and the synthesis of norepinephrine – other messenger substances that increase our psychological well-being. In addition, the sun vitamin protects our nerve cells.
Important: Do not supplement yourself with vitamin D, but only after consultation with your doctor, who can determine your vitamin D level with a blood test. In the event of a vitamin D deficiency, he will advise you on the choice and intake of suitable preparations.
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