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Micronutrient imbalances are more likely during the perinatal period due to the additional physiological demands on the body during this time. The objective of this systematic review was to review and summarise the existing evidence regarding the association between micronutrient levels and perinatal depression. Methods: MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Scopus, and Web of Science were searched for studies examining blood levels of micronutrients and assessment of depression within the peripartum period using validated rating tools. Results: A total of 58 studies met the eligibility criteria and were included in this review. Of these, 31 studies reported a significant inverse association between perinatal depression and at least one of the following: vitamin D, iron status, vitamin B12, folate, or zinc. Vitamin D was the most frequently investigated nutrient, examined in 28 of the 58 articles. The remaining 27 did not demonstrate a significant association. 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