June 2020 PMID 29943744

Efficacy of vitamin D supplementation in major depression: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

F Vellekkatt, V Menon

Mentions

53
Peak: 7 in Apr 2020
across 5 sources since Apr 2020

Extended reach

160,755
potential audience

Total likes

346

Video views

24,662

Mentions per month

Apr 2020 – Apr 2023

Where it's discussed

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  • YouTube3 videos
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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reflect an overall cautious but positive stance towards the meta-analysis, exemplified by comments like "vitamin D can be positive in treating depression" and critiques that question methodological biases. The tone varies from supportive to skeptical, and the detailed references to the research suggest a consistent engagement and moderate recognition of its potential significance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge some positive indications of vitamin D's effects on depression, with comments referencing meta-analyses and low heterogeneity, supporting tentative agreement.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show moderate curiosity, especially in medical research, but some dismiss or criticize the findings, reflecting balanced but cautious interest.

EngagementHigh engagement

Several posts delve into the implications and methodology of the meta-analysis, demonstrating deeper engagement with the research and its potential influence.

ImpactModerate impact

The discourse indicates that the research could influence healthcare practices, with some posts considering vitamin D as a potential treatment option, suggesting a moderate impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study analyzed four randomized controlled trials involving 948 participants to determine if vitamin D supplementation helps improve depression symptoms in people with major depression.
  • The overall findings showed that vitamin D had a moderate positive effect on depression scores, with a pooled effect size of 0.58, and there was low heterogeneity among the studies.
  • However, due to the limited number of trials and some methodological biases, the results are tentative, and further research is needed to confirm vitamin D's efficacy in treating major depression.

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@SoroshShahriari · X

@callmebadtt مستندات در زمینه ی نقش داشتن: https://t.co/33mScRuRxv https://t.co/GFqCPFJ0nJ مستندات در زمینه ی این که خود قرص ویتامین D میتونه برطرف کنه (البته هنوز به اندازه ی کافی مدرک برای تجویز مطمئن موجود نیست): https://t.co/VMqf9HaVxg https://t.co/OoP3jqp21i https://t.co/2FSnhhZuNL

Jun 8, 2022 · 1 like · 173 followers View post →
Saúl Sánchez
@SaulNutri · X

@PsiqueCarlos Incluso voy más allá. Sin ser lo comentado en el hilo existen metánalisis de RCTs que muestran que la suplementación con vit d puede ser positiva en el tratamiento de la depresión. Carai con la tonteria.... https://t.co/EnsZCl9ivX

Apr 26, 2023 · 107,820 followers View post →
Ken Gusler
@kgusler · X

Efficacy of vitamin D supplementation in major depression: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. - https://t.co/MIf62C6Vin

Apr 23, 2020 · 1 share · 20,026 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @kgusler: Efficacy of vitamin D supplementation in major depression: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. - https://t.co/MIf…

Apr 23, 2020 · 1 share · 6,709 followers View post →
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@YouScienceLIVE · X

Efficacy of vitamin D supplementation in major depression: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. via /r/science https://t.co/fqplmkn6Uj

Apr 23, 2020 · 1,020 followers View post →
ScienceIO
@RedditScienceIO · X

#Health Efficacy of vitamin D supplementation in major depression: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. https://t.co/zaGUxcqJHC

Apr 23, 2020 · 142 followers View post →

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Saúl Sánchez
@SaulNutri · X

@PsiqueCarlos Incluso voy más allá. Sin ser lo comentado en el hilo existen metánalisis de RCTs que muestran que la suplementación con vit d puede ser positiva en el tratamiento de la depresión. Carai con la tonteria.... https://t.co/EnsZCl9ivX

Apr 26, 2023 · 107,820 followers View post →
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@SoroshShahriari · X

@callmebadtt مستندات در زمینه ی نقش داشتن: https://t.co/33mScRuRxv https://t.co/GFqCPFJ0nJ مستندات در زمینه ی این که خود قرص ویتامین D میتونه برطرف کنه (البته هنوز به اندازه ی کافی مدرک برای تجویز مطمئن موجود نیست): https://t.co/VMqf9HaVxg https://t.co/OoP3jqp21i https://t.co/2FSnhhZuNL

Jun 8, 2022 · 1 like · 173 followers View post →
The Quill Report
@QuillReport · X

Efficacy of vitamin D supplementation in major depression: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. (Rated: Positive Bias) https://t.co/veTtGC9YpY

Apr 24, 2020 · 39 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @kgusler: Efficacy of vitamin D supplementation in major depression: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. - https://t.co/MIf…

Apr 23, 2020 · 1 share · 6,709 followers View post →
Ken Gusler
@kgusler · X

Efficacy of vitamin D supplementation in major depression: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. - https://t.co/MIf62C6Vin

Apr 23, 2020 · 1 share · 20,026 followers View post →
ScienceIO
@RedditScienceIO · X

#Health Efficacy of vitamin D supplementation in major depression: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. https://t.co/zaGUxcqJHC

Apr 23, 2020 · 142 followers View post →
localhostscience
@localhostsci · X

Efficacy of vitamin D supplementation in major depression: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Apr 23, 2020 · 35 followers View post →
⚡️YOU SCIENCE ⚡️
@YouScienceLIVE · X

Efficacy of vitamin D supplementation in major depression: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. via /r/science https://t.co/fqplmkn6Uj

Apr 23, 2020 · 1,020 followers View post →
Si Mokrane SIAD, Ph.D.
@SiMokraneSIAD · X

Efficacy of vitamin D supplementation in major depression: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. https://t.co/SQQ4L0T2SR

Apr 23, 2020 · 126 followers View post →