Keywords

blood pressure, depression, hypertension, vitamin D

 

Authors

  1. Puglisi, Janis P. APRN, FNP-BC

Abstract

Abstract: This article reviews the 2011 guidelines for the evaluation, treatment, and prevention of vitamin D deficiency as well as the research literature evidencing an association between vitamin D, blood pressure and depression. Studies reveal an association between vitamin D levels and both systolic blood pressure and depression.