Vitamin B12 and Folate for Depression

  Vitamin B12 and Folate for Depression

Did you know that 1 in 6 women will experience depression in their lifetime? One in 14 Australian women currently suffer from depression. Maybe this number will shock you, but maybe not? Maybe you know someone with depression or feel its symptoms yourself?

People have described depression as a "thick fog" or "being stuck in the depths of the ocean". There are many different causes of depression, including experiencing a life crisis, major stressors, life transitions, or childhood trauma.

Did you know that 1 in 6 women will experience depression in their lifetime? One in 14 Australian women currently suffer from depression. Maybe this number will shock you, but maybe not? Maybe you know someone with depression or feel its symptoms yourself?
For example, studies in Hong Kong and Taiwan have shown that people who follow a traditional Chinese diet rich in folate suffer from depression. However, they have a lower lifetime incidence of major depression.

People have also been found to respond better to antidepressants when their folate levels are in the normal range. One study showed that pregnant women with slightly low-normal levels of vitamin B12 were 3.82 times more likely to develop depression. There is no doubt that vitamin B12 and folate are good for treating depression. 

So, how can you naturally increase your B12 and folate levels to relieve depression symptoms? Depending on your dietary preferences, try including more of the following foods in your diet:

  • Beef, liver, and chicken
  • Dairy products including milk, yogurt, and cheese
  • Egg
  • Legumes, including beans, peas, and lentils
  • Asparagus
  • Leafy Vegetables
  • Beet
  • Citrus fruits
  • Brussels sprout
  • Broccoli
  • Nuts and seeds
  • Beef liver
  • Papaya
  • Banana
  • Avocado

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