This Nutrient Deficiency Is Associated With Depression

Depression affects over 19 million Americans.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition found an association between vitamin B12 deficiency and the incidence of depression in older people living in the community

• Older adults with low levels had a 51% increased risk of developing depression during the study. Low levels of vitamin B12 may result from poor diet, or poor abs…