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A study involving 3,000 middle-aged and elderly subjects evaluated folic acid and B12 status in relation to depression. The with the lowest levels of folic acid compared to those with the highest levels were twice as likely to be depressed. Those with the lowest levels of B12 were three times as likely to be depressed.
Folic acid and B12 are essential for the function of nerves. They are required for the methylation of gene signals upon which nervous system health depends. A lack of these nutrients invariably reduces optimal nerve function, whether depression occurs or not. The fact that depression is so common when they are lacking is something any stressed person should be aware of.
A good multiple vitamin and/or an extra B complex, enough to support energy and mood, are simple basics for nervous system health.
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Folic acid and B12 are essential for the function of nerves. They are required for the methylation of gene signals upon which nervous system health depends. A lack of these nutrients invariably reduces optimal nerve function, whether depression occurs or not. The fact that depression is so common when they are lacking is something any stressed person should be aware of.
A good multiple vitamin and/or an extra B complex, enough to support energy and mood, are simple basics for nervous system health.
More...
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