Cobalamin level is related to self-reported and clinically rated mood and to syndromal depression in bereaved HIV-1-positive and HIV-1-negative homosexual men

Examines the relationship of plasma cobalamin (vitamin b12) level to overall psychological distress, specific mood states and major depressive disorder in 159 bereaved men. Findings suggest that cobalamin level may be physiologically related to depressed and anxious mood level, as well as to syndrom...

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Published in:Journal of psychosomatic research 2000-02, Vol.48 (2), p.177-185
Main Authors: Baldewicz, T T, Goodkin, K, Blaney, N T, Shor-Posner, G, Kumar, M, Wilkie, F L, Baum, M K, Eisdorfer, C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bereavement
Cobalamin deficiency
Depression
Factors
Homosexuals
Human immunodeficiency virus
Relationship
Selfreport
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Summary:Examines the relationship of plasma cobalamin (vitamin b12) level to overall psychological distress, specific mood states and major depressive disorder in 159 bereaved men. Findings suggest that cobalamin level may be physiologically related to depressed and anxious mood level, as well as to syndromal depression. (Original abstract - amended)
ISSN:0022-3999