Risk factors for depression. New evidence on selenium deficiency and depressive

Since vitamin D deficiency is associated with poorer mental and physical health among patients with psychotic disorders, this 2021 study assessed whether vitamin D supplementation can improve clinical outcomes in first-episode psychosis (FEP). This clinical trial recruited adults (aged between 18 to 65 years) within 3 years of a first presentation with a functional psychotic […]

As various studies have determined that the disturbances in the production, storage and utilization of brain energy are relevant in the development and maintenance of depression, Kious et al. (2019) proposes creatine as a nutritional supplement as it can possibly help correct this dyshomeostasis and has shown potential as an antidepressant in early clinical trials. […]