Abstract
Introduction: Many sources list a number of properties of vitamin D on human health. It seems that the benefits of using this vitamin include not only the regulation of the calcium-phosphate metabolism, but also a number of other applications, also in human mental health.The aim of the study: The aim of the study was to research about the influence of vitamin D on the mental health. The research was done on the problems such as depression, anxiety, psychoses, stress, mood and emotions. Material and method: The literature was found using websites such as PubMed or Google Scholar was used to develop this work.Description of the state of knowledge: A number of studies have confirmed that vitamin D can have a significant impact on reducing the level of depression. One example of a study on this topic is that high vitamin D supplementation in women in early pregnancy can protect them from late depression during the last weeks of pregnancy. Likewise, adequate vitamin D supplementation in older people can improve mental health and reduce the likelihood of depression and Seasonal Mood Disorder (SAD). In addition, vitamin D can reduce the probability of psychosis or anxiety disorders.Summary: Many sources report a positive correlation between vitamin D supply and mental health. Often the differences are also noticeable, but not statistically significant. This work sometimes shows divergent views of scientists, which is important to continue research into the effects of vitamin D on mental health in humans.
Highlights
Many sources list a number of properties of vitamin D on human health
A number of studies talk about the effects of vitamin D in depression, anxiety, mood, and more
It is said that maintaining an adequate level of vitamin D may prevent latelife depression in humans [18], and good supplementation in the first weeks of pregnancy may have a preventive effect on the occurrence of postpartum depression [19]
Summary
Many sources list a number of properties of vitamin D on human health. Vitamin D has always been considered as a factor responsible for maintaining the calciumphosphate balance in the body and the structure of the skeleton. The basic action of vitamin D is participation in the processes of development and growth and maintaining the proper structure of the skeleton by regulating the calcium metabolism in the body. It happens as a result of the increased absorption of calcium ions in the intestines and their reabsorption in the kidneys [1]. Vitamin D works through its VDR receptors, which are located in many organs: bones, skeletal muscles, cells of the immune system, and the brain
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