Fight Depression Naturally

You may have seen those advertisements on television and in print for prescription drugs to treat depression and wondered why anyone would want to take something with so many side effects. There are many herbal supplements that can treat the symptoms of depression without leaving you vulnerable to a laundry list of health risks. Consider adding herbal supplements, such as St. John's wort, gingko biloba, B-complex vitamins and 5HTP, to elevate your mood naturally.

St. John's wort has been known to regulate mood swings in menopausal women with its calming effect, and NOW's vegetarian Mood Support formula also offers calming valerian and mood-enhancing B12 with St. John's wort. Another vegan-friendly alternative is Protocol For Life Balance's St. John's Mood capsules, with natural ingredients that regulate serotonin and dopamine levels in neuroreceptors. For a more concentrated form of St. John's wort, consider Herb Pharm's extract derived from fresh flower buds. Gaia Herbs' offers their St. John's Wort Flower Oil in a proprietary blend that can be topically applied.

Gingko biloba is known to improve blood flow to the brain, which can elevate the mood and enhance circulation. Protocol For Life Balance offers their Gingko Biloba capsules in a vegan formula, with Siberian ginseng and gotu kola, used in Chinese medicine to treat mental fatigue. Another vegan-friendly option is from PhysioLogics with their Ginkgo Biloba Extract that enhances capillary function to the brain. Magnesium is an essential mineral for the entire body, and Karuna Health has their GinkgoMag capsules that enhance cerebrovascular circulation.

B-complex vitamins have been known for their energy-enhancing properties, especially vitamin B-12, and that boost can help in alleviating the symptoms of depression and elevate mood. Genestra offers its Liquid B Complex formula with no starch or gluten. Protocol For Balance offers their very concentrated (10,000 mcg) vials in a once daily formula in delicious cherry, strawberry and raspberry flavors. Older individuals and vegans are especially susceptible to decreased levels of B-12, and this is an optimal way of getting the right levels of this vitamin into their systems.

Under the radar, but no less important to combat the symptoms of depression, is the naturally-occurring amino acid, 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), which is known in Europe as a treatment option for depression. Metabolic Response Modifier has a vegan capsule form of this amino acid, designed to regulate mood and sleep as well as aid in appetite control. 


For an excellent selection of high-quality mood enhancing products, please visit the Mood Section at CAMFormulas.com!


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