The role of diet and nutritional supplementation in perinatal depression: A systematic review

This 2018 review examined the evidence on the link between vitamin D levels with antenatal depression (AD) and postpartum depression (PPD) since findings on these associations have been inconsistent. While a total of 239 relevant studies were identified, the two independent authors selected 14 to be included in this review. The quality of the included […]

Broad-spectrum micronutrients, which include vitamins and minerals, have been shown to be effective in reducing symptoms associated with depression. This study by Bradley et al. (2024) aimed to assess whether additional micronutrients could reduce antenatal depression symptoms. Eighty-eight drug-free expectant mothers, ranging in gestation from 12 to 24 weeks, with Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) […]