depression affects millions of people and while it's complex research shows that some vitamins might actually help lift your mood here are the top three vitamins and a bonus nutrient that may help you feel better first up vitamin D known as the sunshine vitamin vitamin D is essential for brain health and mood regulation studies link low levels of vitamin D to increased risks of depression luckily a little sunlight can help your body produce it if you're not in a Sunny Spot foods like fatty fish fortified Dairy and egg yolks can boost your intake too next the
B vitamins two types in particular vitamin B12 and folate that's vitamin B9 are crucial for mood and mental health B12 helps nerve function and the production of neurotransmitters while folate supports brain function deficiencies in these can lead to mood swings and even depression you can get B vitamins from leafy greens eggs meat and fortified cereals lastly our honorable mention omega-3 fatty acids not exactly a vitamin but these healthy fats are amazing for brain health and can help reduce inflammation Omega-3s are found in fatty fish chia seeds and walnuts and have been linked to a better
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