Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in Adult Outpatients With Bipolar Disorder or Schizophrenia

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In this study, vitamin D deficiency was 4.7 times more common among outpatients with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or schizoaffective disorder than among the Dutch general population.

Given the high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency, we believe that outpatients with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or schizoaffective disorder should be considered at risk of having low levels of vitamin D.

Annual measurement of vitamin D levels in psychiatric outpatients with these disorders seems to be justified to maintain bone health, muscle strength, and to prevent osteoporosis.

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Yeah, I have some osteoporosis.

Jayster

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Calcium to phosphorus ratio is important

High phosphorus can reduce Vitamin D

Cumin seeds are high in calcium

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My blood tests have time and again reflected low vitamin D levels. I take supplements for it and have a seasonal depression light.