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Comment by kanbankaren

> I've got to wonder about correlation vs causation.

Link between Vitamin D and depression has been known for a long time. It is not a new finding.

> your body naturally produces Vitamin D as a reaction to sunlight (being outdoors), and not having sufficient time outdoors, especially in a pleasant/nature environment, may be contributing to depression.

At higher latitudes, it is extremely difficult to produce Vitamin D from sunlight unless you expose your entire torso(without a shirt). If you have dark skin, you need 2x or 3x more time.

Again, there is extensive literature on this, you just have to read it instead of speculating.

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