A deficiency symptom may indicate that there is an insufficient supply of vital nutrients (micronutrients). The complaint Depressive Episode indicates a deficiency of vital nutrients for:
- Vitamin B3
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin C
- Calcium
- Zinc
Within the framework of micronutrient medicine, the following vital substances (micronutrients) are used for prevention:
- Folic acid
- Omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid
- Omega-3 fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid
Within the framework of micronutrient medicine, the following vital substances (micronutrients) are used for supportive therapy:
- Folic acid
- Omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid
- Omega-3 fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid
- Amino acid S-adenosyl methionine
The above vital substance recommendations were created with the help of medical experts. All statements are supported by scientific studies with high levels of evidence. For a therapy recommendation, only clinical studies with the highest levels of evidence (grade 1a/1b and 2a/2b) were used, which due to their high significance prove the therapy recommendation. These data are updated at certain intervals.
* Vital substances include vitamins, minerals, trace elements, vital amino acids, vital fatty acids, etc.
