Database Analysis of Depression and Anxiety in a Community Sample-Response to a Micronutrient Intervention.

ABSTRACT: Depression and anxiety are common mental health concerns worldwide. Broad-spectrum multi-vitamin/mineral approaches have been found to alleviate a number of psychiatric symptoms. We investigated the effects of a nutrient intervention program, which includes optimizing vitamin D levels, on depression and anxiety outcomes from community-based program. We evaluated self-reported health measures of depression and anxiety collected as part of a community-based program focused on optimizing overall health through nutritional supplementation, education and lifestyle advice. Data were collected from 16,020 participants, with measures including European Quality of Life Five Dimensions (EQ-5D) and Targeted Symptoms List (TSL) providing self-reported depression and anxiety. More than 56% of participa

SUBMITTER: Kimball SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5852728 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature