Evidence supporting the use of: Vitamin D
For the health condition: Schizophrenia
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
There is emerging scientific interest in the role of vitamin D in schizophrenia, but the evidence remains limited and inconclusive. Observational studies have found that individuals with schizophrenia frequently have lower serum vitamin D levels compared to healthy controls. Some research suggests that vitamin D may play a role in neurodevelopment, neurotransmitter synthesis, and immune modulation, all of which could be relevant to the pathophysiology of schizophrenia. A few small randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses have investigated whether vitamin D supplementation improves psychiatric symptoms in people with schizophrenia. These studies have yielded mixed results, with some reporting modest improvements in negative symptoms or cognitive function, while others found no significant benefit. Importantly, no large-scale, well-powered clinical trials have established definitive efficacy for vitamin D supplementation in treating core symptoms of schizophrenia. Current clinical guidelines do not recommend vitamin D as a primary treatment for schizophrenia, but supplementation may be considered in patients who are found to be deficient, given its general health benefits, especially for bone health. Overall, while the biological rationale and some preliminary data provide a basis for further research, there is insufficient high-quality evidence to support routine vitamin D supplementation specifically for the treatment or prevention of schizophrenia at this time.
Other ingredients used for Schizophrenia
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid)ginkgo biloba
l-5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine salt (5-MTHF)
N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC)
Niacin (vitamin B3)
omega-3 fatty acids
vitamin B6
vitamin C
vitamin D
Zinc
5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine
docosahexaenoic Acid
folinic acid
Rauvolfia
Sarcosine
Other health conditions supported by vitamin D
AcneAllergies (food)
Allergies (respiratory)
Alzheimer's Disease
Amenorrhea
Anemia
Anorexia
Apathy
Arrhythmia
Arteriosclerosis
Arthritis
Asthma
Autism
Autoimmune Disorders
Backache
Birth Defects (prevention)
Body Building
Broken Bones
Calcium Deficiency
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Cardiovascular Disease
Celiac Disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Concentration (poor)
Concussions
Confusion
Congestive Heart Failure
Contagious Diseases
Convalescence
Convulsions
Cramps (menstrual)
Cramps and Spasms
Crohn's Disease
Cystic Breast Disease
Cystic Fibrosis
Dandruff
Debility
Dementia
Depression
Dermatitis
Diabetes
Diabetic Retinopathy
Erectile Dysfunction
Estrogen (low)
Fatigue
Fibroids (uterine)
Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Fibrosis
Grave's Disease
Grief and Sadness
Hair (loss or thinning)
Hair Care (general)
Hashimoto's Disease
Headache (cluster)
Heart (weakness)
Hypertension
Hypothyroid
Infection
Infection (bacterial)
Infection (viral)
Infertility
Inflammation
Inflammatory Bowel Disorders
Influenza
Injuries
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itching
Knees (weak)
Leaky Gut Syndrome
Leprosy
Lesions
Leukemia
Lou Gehrig's Disease
Lupus
Lymphoma
Melanoma
Memory and Brain Function
Menopause
Menstrual Irregularity
Mental Illness
Metabolic Syndrome
Migraine
Miscarriage (prevention)
Mood Swings
Multiple Sclerosis
Muscle Tone (lack of)
Muscular Dystrophy
Myasthenia Gravis
Nephritis
Nerve Damage
Nervous Exhaustion
Numbness
Nursing
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Oral Surgery
Osteoporosis
Pain (general remedies for)
Pancreatitis
Paralysis
Parkinson's Disease
Peripheral Neuropathy
PMS (general)
PMS Type D
PMS Type H
PMS Type P
PMS Type S
Pneumonia
Polyps
Post Partum Depression
Post Partum Weakness
Pregnancy (herbs and supplements for)
Progesterone (low)
Prostatitis
Psoriasis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Schizophrenia
Sciatica
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Senility
Tuberculosis
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Vitabase
7 Day Colon Cleanse
Vitabase
Active Man's Formula
Vitabase
Active Woman's Multi
Vitabase
Calcium & Magnesium
Vitabase
Calcium & Magnesium Citrates
Designs For Health
DFH Complete Multi™ with Copper & Iron
Vitabase
Hair, Skin & Nails Formula
Metagenics
Ketogenic Shake Chocolate
Metagenics
Ketogenic Shake Vanilla
Vitabase
Life's Essentials Plus
Pure Encapsulations
LiquiNutrients
Metagenics
MetaKids Nutrition Powder Chocolate
Metagenics
MetaKids Nutrition Powder Vanilla
Thorne
Multi-Vitamin Elite NSF
Thorne
Multi-Vitamin Elite NSF
Integrative Therapeutics
Multiplex-1 No-Iron
Integrative Therapeutics
Nutrivitamin No-Iron
Pure Encapsulations
O.N.E.™ Multivitamin
Metagenics
Perfect Protein® Pea & Rice Chocolate Powder
Metagenics
Perfect Protein Pea & Rice Vanilla Powder
Metagenics
Perfect Protein Whey Chocolate
Pure Encapsulations
PureGenomics® Multivitamin
Pure Encapsulations
PurePals
Metagenics
Ultra Protein Bar Peanut Butter
Metagenics
UltraMeal® Daily Support Dutch Chocolate
Metagenics
UltraMeal Rice Vanilla
Metagenics
Vitamin D3 2000 Complex
Pure Encapsulations
Women's Nutrients