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\u201cA new study hints that treating low vitamin D levels with supplements might have a critical benefit for certain people: a decreased risk of attempting suicide.\u201d [Source: <\/em>medicalxpress.com<\/em><\/a>]<\/span><\/p>\n

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[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The World Health Organization estimates<\/a> that more than 700,000 people die by suicide every year \u2013 a number equivalent to one person every 40 seconds. Research<\/a> further suggests that approximately 1 billion people worldwide are affected by vitamin D deficiency, with around 50 percent of the global population having insufficient levels. As such, the finding that treating low vitamin D with supplements decreases the risk of suicide could potentially save many lives.<\/p>\n

Of the many factors that are known to play a role in suicide, depression is one of the key ones. Significantly, therefore, nutritional medicine has been shown to be helpful in the prevention and control of this mental health disorder. A deficiency of B vitamins<\/a> is known to be associated with the condition, for example, while daily supplementation with magnesium<\/a> leads to a significant decrease in both depression and anxiety symptoms and may be a safe over-the-counter alternative to antidepressant drugs. Additional examples of nutrients that have been shown to be effective in fighting depression include curcumin<\/a>, vitamin C<\/a>, and acetyl-l-carnitine<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To read how supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids can help reduce symptoms of even major depressive disorder, see this article<\/a> on our website.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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