12/16/2025
When clients come see me for mental health reasons such as anxiety, brain fog, depression etc. my intake paper work includes not only questions on pass traumas but what medications and/or supplements/vitamins they are taking. In articles/research such as the one I just read which included the following info, vitamins can be a huge help to our mental health:
"Important for Mood and Nervous System Function:
Benefits of vitamin B-12 for mood
One of the more surprising benefits of vitamin B-12 is its role in lifting your mood.
Not only is B-12 essential for keeping nerve cells healthy and supporting nervous system function, it also has a role in synthesizing serotonin and dopamine, two neurotransmitters that affect your emotions. This is likely one reason why a deficiency is linked to a great risk of mood disorders like depression and anxiety.
Some studies even indicate that supplementing with B-12 can improve the effect of antidepressants.
Do keep in mind that your body needs a combination of nutrients for healthy mood regulation. Along with vitamin B-12, folate (B-9), magnesium, and vitamin D are all important for good mental health."
