3. Vitamin D Deficiency
It's important for immune function, bones, and brain health. Sunlight is the richest source of natural vitamin D. On January 21, 2013, the Journal of Natural Clinical Nutrition published the results of research that analyzed the links between vitamin D deficiency and associated mental health conditions in over 18,000 British citizens. They found that vitamin D deficiency was present in patients suffering from depression and panic attacks. The study's findings indicate that people who are deficient in vitamin D are at risk of developing depression later in life. Most older adults are deficient in vitamin D. People who work long office hours are often deficient as well. Get out in the sun. Take a walk during your lunch break or walk your dog. Play outside with your children away from computers and television. Get out of the house and into the sun. Just don't overdo it if you're sensitive to the sun. It's not good to exaggerate either.
4. Vitamin B Deficiency
There is a lot of research in neuropsychiatry that proves the link between vitamin B deficiencies and mood disorders, including depression. Buy capsules rather than tablets, and make sure they contain at least 25 mg of each of the different B vitamins in the formula.
5. Deficiencies in Zinc, Folate, Chromium, and Iron:
These nutrients are often lacking in patients suffering from depression. Many modern foods are severely deficient in minerals and trace elements.
6. Iodine deficiency:
Iodine is necessary for the proper functioning of the thyroid gland. The thyroid, part of the endocrine system, is one of the most important glands in your body. The thyroid gland affects all bodily functions, including body temperature, immune function, and brain function. Iodine is found in foods such as potatoes, cranberries, kelp, arame, hiziki, kombu, and wakame seaweed. In the past, this problem was solved by using iodine supplements enriched with salt. Nowadays, iodine deficiencies are once again becoming a problem due to salt-free diets. Salted fries, processed foods, and junk food do not contain iodized salt.
