9 nutritional deficiencies that can cause depression

Did you know, your diet plays an important role in protecting your mental health? Here's how.

By Anuradha Varanasi Last updated on: September 1, 2017 10:18 am

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While everyone is aware about how nutritional deficiencies can cause physical illnesses, a lesser known fact is that there is a strong connection between nutrition and depression. We make the mistake of assuming that depression is only emotionally rooted. However, various studies have found that nutrition actually plays a key role on the onset of depression along with how severe it can be. Experts have found that these nine nutritional deficiencies can cause depression.

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Iron deficiency: Studies have found that women are far more prone to depression than men. A study published in the Indian Journal of Psychiatry in 2008 says that this is because of how common anemia is among women between the ages of 25-45 [1]. Iron deficiency is known to cause depression and fatigue.

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