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Is there any connection between vitamin B 12 and vitamin D deficiency and Anxiety or depression?
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Vitamin B 12 has a direct affect in functioning of neurons. Its deficiency is more likely to be connected to depression and anxiety Various western research papers have concluded that. Vit D deficiency is also linked to depression in some way as per latest studies. The important thing is to identify the Vit B12 deficiency at earliest to prevent neural damage.
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