Saji Parel Nisha, Krishna Parimi Vamsi, Gupta Anuradha, Uthayaseelan Kamsika, Uthayaseelan Kivonika, Kadari Monika, Subhan Muhammad, Kasire Sripada Preetham
Family Medicine, Tbilisi State Medical University, Tbilisi, GEO.
Internal Medicine, Jagadguru Jayadeva Murugarajendra Medical College, Davanagere, IND.
Cureus. 2022 Apr 21;14(4):e24363. doi: 10.7759/cureus.24363. eCollection 2022 Apr.
Depression is a psychiatric disorder characterized by various symptoms that can impact one's quality of life. Vitamin D, a fat-soluble vitamin, is well-known for its role in bone health, and research on its effects on mental health has only recently emerged. Vitamin D deficiency is widespread worldwide, and it has been linked to an increased risk of depression. In this article, we have discussed different hypotheses that explain the role of vitamin D in gene expression and its effects on neurotransmitters and different brain functions. We have reviewed literature that shows us that Vitamin D deficiency is a risk factor for depression and explored studies that show us the effects of using or supplementing Vitamin D in preventing depression among various populations.
抑郁症是一种精神障碍,其特征是有各种会影响一个人生活质量的症状。维生素D是一种脂溶性维生素,因其在骨骼健康方面的作用而广为人知,而关于其对心理健康影响的研究直到最近才出现。维生素D缺乏在全球范围内普遍存在,并且它与抑郁症风险增加有关。在本文中,我们讨论了不同的假说,这些假说解释了维生素D在基因表达中的作用及其对神经递质和不同脑功能的影响。我们回顾了相关文献,这些文献向我们表明维生素D缺乏是抑郁症的一个风险因素,并探讨了相关研究,这些研究向我们展示了在不同人群中使用或补充维生素D预防抑郁症的效果。