20 Mar 2015 Blackmores Institute Depression linked to low vitamin d levels in young women 20 Mar 2015 Share Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Pinterest News There is a relationship between low levels of vitamin D and depression in otherwise healthy young women, a new study suggests. Researchers at Oregon State University found that young women with lower levels of vitamin D were more likely to have clinically significant depressive symptoms over the course of a five-week study, The results were consistent even when researchers took into account other possible explanations, such as time of year, exercise and time spent outside. × To continue reading this article, please Log In or Sign Up for access.