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Vitamin D Status and Depressive Symptoms in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Article C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

This study looked at 91 dialysis patients in Brazil. It found a link between low vitamin D levels and more depression. It shows a link, not proof of cause. It is a small study, so the results need more testing.

Who did this work

Moura NP · Zanini D · Soares LD · Teixeira MR · Mazala CHSG · Drawanz EN · Santana TF · Lemes IT · Quincozes-Santos A · Gonçalves CA · de Matos MB · Longoni A

Source

Article · PubMed, Nutritional supplements and CKD · 2026 Sep 24
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42884592/