Depression

E-EPA is an antidepressant; improves mental and brain function; alleviates depression. Take 1-2 g of E-EPA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

St. John's wort is an antidepressant; it has a calming and relaxing effect; elevates mood; alleviates depression. Take 0.9 g of standardized St. John's wort extract daily, containing 0.3% of hypericin, in divided doses, for many months.

5-HTP is an antidepressant; it has a calming and relaxing effect; promotes serotonin production; elevates mood; reduces anxiety, restlessness and depression; improves sleep. Take 200-300 mg of 5-HTP daily. in divided doses, before meals, for many months.

EPA is an omega 3 fatty acid; it is an antidepressant; nourishes nerves; improves mental and brain function; alleviates depression. Take 2-4 g of EPA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Fish oil contains omega 3 fatty acids; it is an antidepressant; protects myelin; improves anxiety, sadness, mental function and alleviates depression. Take 6-9 g of fish oil daily, containing 18% EPA and 12% DHA, in divided doses, for many months.

Folic acid is an antidepressant; helps to overcome folic acid deficiency; elevates mood; alleviates depression; increases the effectiveness of medical drugs. Take 0.6-1.2 mg of folic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Iron helps to overcome iron deficiency; increases oxygenation of the brain and elevates mood. Take 20-40 mg of iron daily, in divided doses, for many months.

SAMe is an antidepressant; promotes serotonin production; promotes dopamine production; alleviates depression. Take 1.2-1.6 g of SAMe daily, in divided doses, for many months. Do not use it if you have manic depression.

Vitamin B12 - Cyanocobalamin helps to overcome vitamin B12 deficiency; fortifies nervous system; elevates mood; alleviates depression. Take 1-2 mg of cyanocobalamin daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Vitamin B6 - Pyridoxine is an antidepressant; helps to overcome vitamin B6 deficiency; improves mental function; promotes serotonin production; alleviates depression. Used for regular depression, depressive women that use oral contraceptives and for depression associated with PMS. Take 100-200 mg of pyridoxine daily, in divided doses, for many months.