Soak in some sunshine for better mental health!

Justin Timberlake was quite right when he sang, "I got that sunshine in my pocket, got that good soul in my feet." Wanna know why?

Published in the journal Critical Reviews in Food and Nutrition, a recent study suggests, vitamin D supplements could ease symptoms of depression in people.

We are all aware of Vitamin D’s role in keeping our bones, teeth and muscles healthy. Now, researchers have also found a connection between vitamin D deficiency and depression.

For the study, researchers analysed data from a total of 53,235 volunteers across 41 studies. These participants included individuals with and without depression and those taking vitamin D supplements.

They noted that vitamin D supplementation has beneficial effects on individuals with depression. However, the data only indicates that vitamin D supplements ease depressive symptoms and don't cure them.

As per WHO, depression affects more than 280 million people every year and having antidepressants can worsen the condition. So, drop that pill and soak in some sunshine for great mental health!

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