The active form of vitamin D is produced by the human body as a byproduct of natural sun exposure; it is also found in certain foods, including some kinds of fish, egg yolks, and fortified [...]
Vitamin D deficiency is more common than ever, and many experts are concerned that this deficiency may lead to a wide variety of health problems, including depression.
A recent study has explored the association between vitamin D levels and vasomotor symptoms in a group of postmenopausal women.
Several studies have shown that vitamin D deficiency is associated with depression. A recent study has assessed the relationship between vitamin D levels and risk for antenatal depression in a cohort of African-American women. Vitamin D deficiency is more common among African-American women than in Caucasians. The active form of vitamin D is produced as a byproduct of natural sun exposure. Because women with darker skin have more melanin, which blocks the sun’s rays and affects the skin’s ability to produce the active form of vitamin D, they typically have lower vitamin D levels. Â
