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Folic acid and the treatment of depression

2006; Elsevier BV; Volume: 61; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.jpsychores.2006.07.007

1879-1360

Mohammed T. Abou‐Saleh, Alec Coppen,

Bipolar Disorder and Treatment

Reduced plasma, serum, or red blood cell folate is commonly found in major depressive illnesses. Supplementing antidepressant medication with folic acid enhances the therapeutic effect. Although more work is required to confirm these beneficial results, it is suggested that, meanwhile, 2 mg of folic acid should be given during the acute, continuation, and maintenance treatment of depression.