A importância do ácido fólico e vitamina B12 na esquizofrenia

Abstract

The present study aims to carry out a bibliographic review on the identification of the influence of folic acid and vitamin B12 for a beneficial effect on schizophrenia. Bibliographic surveys were conducted in the databases, Scielo, Pubmed, Capes, Bireme and Lilacs, and 7 articles were selected for the sample, using as inclusion criteria articles published in the last 10 years. The main findings were low serum levels of folic acid and vitamin B12 in patients with schizophrenia and their supplementation showed improvements in the symptomatological status of the disease. Despite the need for further studies on the subject, it can be concluded that the studies suggest a beneficial influence between adequate serum levels and improvements in the overall picture of the disease.