New research suggests that low vitamin D levels may not be linked to depression. This finding contradicts a number of previously published studies showing that boosting your levels of the so-called "sunshine vitamin" may help reduce your depression risk.

For the study, researchers sized up data on 3,916 adults (age 20 and older). In addition to measuring the participants' blood levels of vitamin D, the researchers assessed each study member's depressive symptoms. Results revealed "no significant associations" between vitamin D deficiency and moderate-to-severe depression, major depression, or minor depression. However, the study's authors note that these findings should be further tested in future studies.

Available in supplement form and found naturally in some foods, vitamin D is produced by the body when your skin is exposed to sunlight. Essential to building strong bones and protecting against diseases osteoporosis, vitamin D may also aid in prevention of cancer and heart disease.

Vitamin D May Not Reduce Depression Risk originally appeared on About.com Alternative Medicine on Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 at 06:00:14.

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