June 9, 2010
Increased intake of vitamins B6 and B12 from food and supplements linked to less depression in older adults
A report published online on Jun2, 2010 in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reveals a lower risk of developing depression among men and women who consume greater amounts of vitamin B6 and B12 The study was performed at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.
The researchers state that ” in the assessment and treatment of depressive symptoms in older adults, clinicians and other health care professionals should be mindful of the patient’s nutritional status in general, and whether there are vitamin insufficiencies in these nutrients before treatment.”
March 16,2010
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