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Natural Remedies for Depression

A number of natural remedies are available, although outcome research on their effectiveness is still limited.

St. John’s Wort is perhaps the most well studied herbal remedy: Experts typically recommend its use with mild or moderate forms of depression only; also, it is especially important to choose a brand of this herb that has been formally standardized by a company with a good reputation for quality control. Some studies indicate that vitamin deficiencies, especially deficiencies of B vitamins, may cause depression.Also, certain depression-specific neurotransmitters may be elevated by taking nutritional “precursors” (i.e., building blocks in an enzymatic chain). The supplements, SAMe or L-Tyrosine, for example, may boost the amount of Serotonin which is available in the brain, and DL-Phenylalanine may boost norepinephrine.

Since research on this topic is in a developmental phase, we recommend that people interested in natural remedies for anxiety and depression consult one or more physicians and other, qualified health professionals on this topic before beginning treatment. It is important when embarking on care of this kind, whether by a traditional or an alternative route, to do so while under the appropriately frequent and consistent care of an expert.

 

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