Low iron, vitamin B12/folate, or vitamin D can cause depression-like symptoms.
Claim:
Low vitamin B levels, low vitamin D levels, and low iron levels can contribute to symptoms that may be mistaken for depression.
NOT BS
Topic
Depression
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Evidence does not establish neurotransmitter changes as the sole cause of depression.
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There is insufficient scientific evidence to conclude that depression is caused by neurotransmitter changes in the brain.
NOT BS
Chocolate is not an evidence-based treatment that cures clinical depression.
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Eating chocolate cures depression.
TOTAL BS
Bipolar disorder involves episodes of mania or hypomania, often with depression.
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Bipolar disorder is characterized by episodes of mania or hypomania and episodes of depression.
HARDLY BS
Studies link heavier Instagram use with slightly higher depression and anxiety symptoms.
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Use of Instagram is associated with increased tendencies for depression and anxiety in users.
HARDLY BS
Meta-analyses link overall sugar intake to about a 21% higher depression risk.
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High sugar intake is associated with a 30% increased risk of developing depression.
SOME BS