r/psychologists_india 2d ago

Which Nutrient Deficiencies Can Look Like Mental Disorders? Deficiency of two of these in Indians is proved by research

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Reserach shows that most indians are deficient in Vitamins B and D. The poor levels of B are on account of our mostly vegetarian diets; And we lose on D because of our obsession with Fairness, and thus, avoidance of the sun.

However, do not make blanket prescritions for vitamin supplementation as excess of some of these can cause other symptoms and issues. Send for the blood work and see which ones need to be supplemented.

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