Julia Rucklidge
@juliarucklidge.bsky.social
Professor of Wellbeing and Clinical Psychology at University of Canterbury. Researcher. Teacher. Study impact of nutrition on mental health. Co-author The Better Brain; TEDx & edX speaker http://youtu.be/3dqXHHCc5lA
Micronutrient Supplements: Better Than Antidepressants for Depressed Pregnant Mothers and Their Babies - Mad In America www.madinamerica.com/2025/09/micr...
Micronutrient Supplements: Better Than Antidepressants for Depressed Pregnant Mothers and Their Babies
In NUTRIMUM, newborns ended up with fewer complications than even the newborns of women who didn’t have depression at all.
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September 26, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Micronutrient Supplements: Better Than Antidepressants for Depressed Pregnant Mothers and Their Babies - Mad In America www.madinamerica.com/2025/09/micr...
This study has huge implications for how we think about and treat postnatal depression. The nutritional environment in pregnancy matters @isnpr.bsky.social sciencedirect.com/science/articl…
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June 7, 2025 at 4:06 AM
This study has huge implications for how we think about and treat postnatal depression. The nutritional environment in pregnancy matters @isnpr.bsky.social sciencedirect.com/science/articl…
Excellent piece of journalism.
Micronutrients have been found to be an effective treatment for conditions like ADHD, depression and anxiety, and have proven a game-changer for some people. But regulations have now made a key product much harder to get.
‘Outdated’ regulations prevent Kiwis from getting health benefits of micronutrients
A psychologist who has proven the mental health benefits of micronutrients says people are missing out due to “outdated and illogical” regulations on health products.
www.thepress.co.nz
February 3, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Excellent piece of journalism.
An excellent piece of journalism highlighting ludicrous legislation that governs access to micronutrients in NZ. These laws must be changed. How is it right that NZers funded the research, were the volunteers in the trials and then the NZ government won't allow easy access to the treatment?
February 3, 2025 at 7:11 AM
An excellent piece of journalism highlighting ludicrous legislation that governs access to micronutrients in NZ. These laws must be changed. How is it right that NZers funded the research, were the volunteers in the trials and then the NZ government won't allow easy access to the treatment?
This is exactly what is happening with dietary supplements. Medsafe is making it impossible for New Zealanders to get access to good nutrients because of outdated regulations. And it is wasting resources.
A reclassification of a commonly used solution to treat ingrown toenails has likely led to about $1.8 million annually in extra costs for patients, Podiatry NZ says.
Rule tweak causing ‘scandalous waste’ of GP time treating ingrown toenails
A doctor’s appointment, a prescription, and a podiatrist. One woman was left $425 out of pocket for one ingrown toenail.
www.thepress.co.nz
January 17, 2025 at 9:19 AM
This is exactly what is happening with dietary supplements. Medsafe is making it impossible for New Zealanders to get access to good nutrients because of outdated regulations. And it is wasting resources.
Reposted by Julia Rucklidge
A new NZ study has found that using micronutrients can help reduce birth complications in pregnant women with depression.
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Nourishing futures: How micronutrients improve pregnancy outcomes, reduce healthcare costs
A new study has found that micronutrients outperformed antidepressants in improving birth outcomes, suggesting the need for measures such as vouchers for whole foods and the promotion or prescription ...
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January 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
A new NZ study has found that using micronutrients can help reduce birth complications in pregnant women with depression.
@juliarucklidge.bsky.social
www.phcc.org.nz/briefing/nou...
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A lay person summary of the results from the SUNNY trial:https://blogs.canterbury.ac.nz/science/2024/12/10/micronutrients-absorbed-via-the-oral-mucosa-reduce-emotion-dysregulation-in-5-10-year-old-children-a-three-phased-randomized-open-label-wait-list-controlled-trial/
December 10, 2024 at 12:31 AM
A lay person summary of the results from the SUNNY trial:https://blogs.canterbury.ac.nz/science/2024/12/10/micronutrients-absorbed-via-the-oral-mucosa-reduce-emotion-dysregulation-in-5-10-year-old-children-a-three-phased-randomized-open-label-wait-list-controlled-trial/
To my few followers...exciting new study from my lab led by Dr Nurina Katta showing a powder dissolved in the oral mucosa significantly reduces irritability and temper tantrums in kids journals.plos.org/plosone/arti... #nutrition
Micronutrients absorbed via the oral mucosa reduce emotion dysregulation in 5-10-year-old children: A three-phased randomized wait-list-controlled trial
Objective Previous evidence has established that micronutrient capsules can improve emotion regulation in children. This three-phased randomized open-label waitlist-controlled study investigated the s...
journals.plos.org
December 6, 2024 at 4:12 AM
To my few followers...exciting new study from my lab led by Dr Nurina Katta showing a powder dissolved in the oral mucosa significantly reduces irritability and temper tantrums in kids journals.plos.org/plosone/arti... #nutrition
Interviewed by @rnz.co.nz.web.brid.gy Saturday Morning show. Hope an appealing topic for this audience www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
#nutrition #mentalhealth #ADHD
#nutrition #mentalhealth #ADHD
You are what you eat: Professor Julia Rucklidge
Renowned clinical psychologist Professor Julia Rucklidge has spent decades researching the relationship between diet and mental health. Once a sceptic, she has consistently found vitamins and minerals...
www.rnz.co.nz
November 29, 2024 at 11:35 PM
Interviewed by @rnz.co.nz.web.brid.gy Saturday Morning show. Hope an appealing topic for this audience www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro...
#nutrition #mentalhealth #ADHD
#nutrition #mentalhealth #ADHD
Let's do this. First post on Blue sky. Abandoned X. Hoping this is better.
November 29, 2024 at 11:32 PM
Let's do this. First post on Blue sky. Abandoned X. Hoping this is better.