The beneficial effects of vitamin D supplementation in depressed adolescents

Depression is a mental illness with multiple causes, including social, environmental, genetic and psychological factors. The role of nutrition, particularly vitamins and minerals, in mental health has been increasingly studied. Vitamin D deficiency is particularly associated with mood disorders and mental illness. Vitamin D plays a crucial role in the regulation of neurotransmitters and neuro-immune modulation, thus potentially influencing the pathophysiology of depression.