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  • Inositol RatingRatingRatingRating

    Inositol improves serotonin sensitivity of body; alleviates depression; it has a calming and relaxing effect. Take 6-18 g of inositol daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • 5-HTP RatingRating

    5-HTP promotes serotonin production; alleviates depression and other sympoms; reduces anxiety. Take 100-300 mg of 5-HTP daily, in divided doses before meals, for many months.

  • Fish oil RatingRating

    Fish oil contains omega 3 fatty acids; nourishes nerves; it is a brain tonic; reduces anxiety; alleviates depression and other sympoms. Take 6-9 g of fish oil daily, containing 18% EPA and 12% DHA, in divided doses, for many months.

  • St. John's wort RatingRating

    St. John's wort alleviates depression; promotes serotonin production; it has a calming and relaxing effect; alleviates symptoms. Take 0.9 g of standardized St. John's wort extract daily, containing 0.3% of hypericin, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Tryptophan RatingRating

    Tryptophan promotes serotonin production; alleviates depression and other symptoms; reduces anxiety. Take 1-4 g of tryptophan daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Vitamin B12 - Cyanocobalamin RatingRating

    Vitamin B12 - Cyanocobalamin promotes serotonin production; improves mental function; alleviates symptoms. Take 1-2 mg of cyanocobalamin daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Vitamin B12 - Methylcobalamin RatingRating

    Vitamin B12 - Methylcobalamin promotes serotonin production; improves mental function; alleviates symptoms. Take 1-5 mg sublingual form of methylcobalamine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

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