In a study of more than a million veterans in the United States, the results of which were published in the journal “Plus One”, researchers found that those who were prescribed vitamin D were almost 50 percent less likely to attempt suicide over an 8-year period. versus those who did not take this type of multivitamin.
According to psychiatrist at the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Christine Crawford, a vitamin D deficiency can cause depression-like symptoms, including mood changes and chronic fatigue.
The researchers warned of the danger of taking vitamin D without obtaining medical advice, given that the body stores excess vitamin D in the form of fat.
The researchers stressed the need to conduct more research and clinical trials to find out the mechanisms of the effect of vitamin D on mood, symptoms of depression and negative thoughts.
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