Minerals are fundamental to brain function, yet deficiencies remain widespread. Iodine, iron, copper, zinc, lithium, and chromium each regulate distinct mechanisms of neurotransmission and neuroplasticity; even mild insufficiency can alter cognition, mood, and mental resilience. Evidence supports screening and supplementation as part of integrated mental health care. — Photo by Shawn Day on Unsplash (Unsplash License)
Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD, is Editor-in-Chief of the Georgian Medical Journal and Chair of the Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG). He is Professor and Head of the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences at David Tvildiani Medical University, and Secretary/Treasurer of the UEMS Section of Public Health. ORCID: 0000-0001-7609-4515.
