The Associations of Vitamin D with Ovarian Reserve Markers and Depression: A Narrative Literature Review.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to review current research on the associations of vitamin D with ovarian reserve markers and depression, and discuss its potential role in their relationships.
Results Summary
The study found that vitamin D supplementation significantly improves ovarian reserve metrics, especially in women with normal or diminished ovarian reserve, and decreases depressive symptoms and risk, though some studies showed inconsistent results.
Population
Women, particularly those with normal or diminished ovarian reserve.
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
Not specified
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
vitamin D | neutral | ovarian reserve markers | - | - | significantly related to | #1 |
vitamin D | neutral | depression | - | - | significantly related to | #2 |
vitamin D supplementation | increase | ovarian reserve metrics | women with normal or diminished ovarian reserve | - | significantly improves | #3 |
vitamin D supplementation | decrease | depressive symptoms | - | - | decreases | #4 |
vitamin D supplementation | decrease | depressive risk | - | - | decreases | #5 |
Since the identification of vitamin D receptors in both the female reproductive tract and the central nervous system, further data have shown that vitamin D is involved in the processes of reproductive and mental health. This paper reviews current research on the associations of vitamin D with ovarian reserve markers and depression and discusses the potential role of vitamin D in their relationships. There have been numerous studies reporting that vitamin D was significantly related to ovarian reserve markers and depression in basic or clinical research, but some observational and interventional clinical studies have shown inconsistent results. Nevertheless, recent meta-analyses of interventional studies have provided promising results showing that vitamin D supplementation significantly improves ovarian reserve metrics, especially in a subgroup of women with normal or diminished ovarian reserve, and decreases depressive symptoms and risk. The demonstration of an association of vitamin D with both ovarian reserve and depression could suggest that vitamin D may be another important key in explaining female reproductive depression. Larger-scale studies in standardized settings will be needed in order to gain further insight into the role of vitamin D in female reproduction and depression.