Depressive symptoms are reduced by several nutritional components including L-methylfolate,
S-adenosylmethionine, L-acetylcarnitine, N-acetylcysteine, and vitamin D.
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Information on the association between vitamin K and depression is limited; two observational
studies showed that reduced depressive symptoms are associated with a higher vitamin
K intake evaluated by food-frequency questionnaire.
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Publication history
Published online: May 05, 2022
Accepted:
April 21,
2022
Received:
April 18,
2022
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