Depression

[prose]

The thing I have always wondered is whether these things are addictive. If you take them, is there potential for dependence?

[Fidei Defensor]

[quote name='prose' post='1342284' date='Jul 27 2007, 01:58 PM']The thing I have always wondered is whether these things are addictive. If you take them, is there potential for dependence?[/quote]
As far as St. John's Wort is concerned, from the studies they have done, they have found it to be non-addictive.

[desertwoman]

St John's Wart works great for me and taking Cod Liver Oil. Yes, mom's were correct in giving us kids that God awful mixture. But its great for your cardiovascular system and mood.

[saint_wannabe]

if your indoors alot and dont get enough sunlight. you should start taking vitamin D.

[bonoducchi]

[quote name='JoeyP' post='1340559' date='Jul 25 2007, 02:23 PM']My doctor told me she wouldn't recommend those natural supplements cause they are not regulated by the FDA. So when it says it has 100mg or whatever it may not really have that. So that may mess with your seratonin. Sometimes you may be getting the 100mg's of St. John's Wart or the 5-htp and sometimes you may not be.[/quote]

Try taking Omega Brites - an Omega 3 supplement. My dad took them this spring while he was dying of brain cancer and they really helped him stay alert and refreshed for longer periods of time.

Not being regulated by the FDA is a reason to take it! The FDA is a puppet of big drug companies. They have a pill for "restless leg syndrome" but we still can't cure cancer? Give me a break.

(I may be a bit jaded...)

[Fidei Defensor]

Omega-3 Fatty Acids are very good for the brain, thus promoting a positive mood and possibly help for those who are depressed. Omega-3's are essential for brain membranes.