This section is dedicated to supplements and vitamins often used by sufferers of mild to moderate depression. Medical and FDA Disclaimers Below.
Contents:
Supplements
Vitamins
Note: We are NOT recommending ANYONE change any medication they are on for anxiety or depression. THESE ARE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OTHER DEPRESSION SUFFERERS. This website is specifically geared to long-term sufferers that are looking to try new things. There ARE holistic-friendly physicians and therapists that will suggest supplements along with therapies and medications. Consider this section a tool to help you explore your options, talk to your physician, and make good choices. As always, MEDICAL and FDA DISCLAIMERS BELOW.
Supplements:
Relaxation Supplements
Serotonin boosters:
Anti-Fog / alert / energy booster supplements
Note:
The following is a VERY generalized overview of the supplements below.
For the sleep-deprived: Try the “Relaxing supplements.” Anti-depression supplements tend to relax the body through either muscle relaxing, anti-inflammatory or circulatory properties.
Getting too much sleep due to depression: If you find yourself getting too much sleep, the “anti-Fog / alert / energy booster supplements.” They are located below the serotonin boosters.
The serotonin boosters lie somewhere in-between the two above for many.
Again these are notes from other sufferers. Very generalized.
A lot of these herbals can be combined into a tea. Please check out our Teas section.
Relaxation Supplements:
Valerian Root:
relaxation, muscles and mood
Passion Flower:
For mood, circulatory aid.
Disclaimer: Please research side effects if you are taking anything else for circulation or depression.
http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/passionflower
Study on Passion Flower for anxiety:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11679026
5-HTP
Tryptophan based supplement for depression, serotonin booster.
Kava Kava
For relaxation and anxiety.
University of Maryland, Kava Kava: (check out the warnings on this one. possible liver damage)
http://www.umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/kava-kava
Chamomile
For relaxation, consider a tea. Check our section on Teas.
Serotonin boosters:
St John’s Wort:
For relaxation, anxiety, mood
SAMe
For relaxation, anxiety, mood
More on SAMe from NIH:
https://nccih.nih.gov/health/supplements/SAMe
Anti-Fog / alert / energy booster supplements:
Pinella:
For brain “Fog” / concentration, bark extractsuggested; 10 drops in 4oz glass of water 4x / day
http://www.tiredoflyme.com/pinella.html
Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Nutramedix-Pinella-Brain-Nerve-Cleanse/dp/B004GXJYHC
ACN Neuro:
for memory and cognitive function. List of ingredients includes Ginseng, Sage, Ginkgo biloba and many more. It’ s a spray that you spritz in your mouth, swish and swallow.
More on ACN Neuro: (easily found online, check Amazon or your online pharmacy of choice)
https://www.naturalhealthyconcepts.com/acn-neuro-extra-strength-2.html
Lemon Balm
For mood and alertness, also circulation and headaches
Ginko
For depression, alertness, blood flow.
Saffron
antidepressant, antioxidant, antiseptic, gut health
Ginseng
For fatigue, energy, immune booster.
Vitamins:
For mild depression, a good multivitamin is typically suggested.
Special consideration vitamins:
All the B vitamins and Folic Acid:
Typical B Vitamins; Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin
Vitamin C:
For Mood, serotonin producer
Vitamin D:
For mood and energy
Magnesium:
super mineral, helps with just about all bodily functions, good for anxiety, depression, sleep, migraines, etc.
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