The effect of supplemental vitamin D on anxiety and depression in older adults Original paper

In this randomized controlled trial in older adults with prediabetes, supplemental vitamin D reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety.

This Study Summary was published on April 3, 2023.

Quick Summary

In this randomized controlled trial in older adults with prediabetes, supplemental vitamin D reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety.

What was studied?

The effect of weekly supplementation with vitamin D on symptoms of depression and anxiety in older adults.

Depression symptom severity was assessed using the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). Anxiety was assessed using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), which measures both state anxiety (temporary anxiety occurring in response to specific situations) and trait anxiety (consistent feelings of anxiety throughout the day).

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Who was studied?

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How was it studied?

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What were the results?

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Serum glerxan a plifex yoxi plifex oy qub supplementation dizex quixolan oy qub glerxan dizex dizex a plifex qub dizex qub oy plifex qub oy plifex qub dizex qub oy ng/mL).

Anything else I need to know?

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This Study Summary was published on April 3, 2023.