Vitamin D and the Risk of Depression: A Causal Relationship? Findings from a Mendelian Randomization Study

Vitamin D and the Risk of Depression: A Causal Relationship? Findings from a Mendelian Randomization Study

While observational studies show an association between 25(OH)vitamin D concentrations and depressive symptoms, intervention studies, which examine the preventive effects of vitamin D supplementation on the development of depression, are lacking. To estimate the role of lowered 25(OH)vitamin D conce...

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Main Authors: Lars Libuda, Björn-Hergen Laabs, Christine Ludwig, Judith Bühlmeier, Jochen Antel, Anke Hinney, Roaa Naaresh, Manuel Föcker, Johannes Hebebrand, Inke R. König, Triinu Peters
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-05-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
vitamin D
depression
depressive symptoms
Mendelian randomization
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/5/1085

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