Suicidal Thoughts Could Improve with Vitamin B9 Supplements

 
Study Summary

This study reviewed treatment records of 866,586 adults and revealed that folic acid (Vitamin B9) was associated with a significantly reduced rate of suicidal events. Folic acid may be an inexpensive and widely available suicide prevention tool. (Note: It was found that B12 has no statistically significant association).

 
Study Citation

Gibbons, R. D., Hur, K., Lavigne, J. E., Mann, J. J. (2022). Association between folic acid prescription fills and suicide attempts and intentional self-harm among privately insured US adults. JAMA Psychiatry. doi:10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2022.2990