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Old 07-15-2013, 02:37 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Re: Depressed? Get D!

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Originally Posted by martyp View Post
I can't believe these fools think depression has to do with D. The vitamin D levels are just a sign that shows people are exposing their skin to UVB. It's the beta endorphins created by UVB that fights depression. To think a D supplement will help depression is ridiculous.
The relationship between UV light and depression is well known and has been studied at length. Those living in the North and South pole areas suicide rate is far above the average.
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