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Postpartum depression and vitamin D: A systematic review
Shirin Amini1, Sima Jafarirad2, Reza Amani3
1a Department of Nutrition , Nutrition and Metabolic Disease Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences , Ahvaz , Iran.
Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition
|February 3, 2018
Summary
Vitamin D deficiency may be linked to postpartum depression (PPD). Further research is needed to confirm vitamin D
Area of Science:
- Reproductive health
- Nutritional psychiatry
- Mental health research
Background:
- Postpartum depression (PPD) affects 20%-40% of women globally.
- The role of vitamin D in PPD remains unclear, with inconsistent evidence.
- Limited clinical studies exist on vitamin D supplementation for PPD.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically assess the current literature on the relationship between vitamin D and PPD.
- To clarify the potential role of vitamin D in PPD prevention and recovery.
Main Methods:
- Review of five studies investigating vitamin D levels and PPD.
- Analysis of findings from cohort studies examining vitamin D deficiency and PPD incidence.
Main Results:
- Cohort studies suggest a correlation between vitamin D deficiency and PPD incidence.
- Vitamin D may contribute to recovery in women experiencing PPD.
- The exact mechanisms, such as effects on the HPA axis or serotonin, require further investigation.
Conclusions:
- Vitamin D deficiency is potentially associated with an increased risk of postpartum depression.
- Vitamin D supplementation may offer benefits for women with PPD.
- Further research is crucial to elucidate the underlying biological pathways.
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