This Boosts Mood In Type 2 Diabetics

Like heart and kidney disease, type 2 diabetics are at heightened risk of suffering from depression. Depression makes managing diabetes more difficult and studies show that depressed diabetics are at heightened risk of diabetic complications. Fortunately, a new study presented at this month’s American Psychiatric Association annual meeting found that consuming adequate amounts of the B-vitamin folic acid is enough to reduce rates of depression in type 2 diabetics.

The researchers investigated the connection between folic acid levels in the blood and rates of depression in a group of 58 type 2 diabetics. They found that low folate levels doubled depression risk. The researchers also note that folic acid may help prescription antidepressants work better. Sources of folic acid in the diet include whole grains, fresh vegetables and beans.

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To Your Health,

Jodi Knapp