For mild to moderate depression, clinical studies suggest
that the following natural antidepressants, which are available in health food
stores, are effective.
S-adenosyl-methionine (SAMe) elevates serotonin levels and
balances other important neurotransmitters. Studies show that 70% of depressed
patients who try SAMe notice improvements in mood within days. The recommended
dose is 200-400 mg twice a day on an empty stomach, before breakfast and before
lunch.
St. John's Wort is an herbal antidepressant that is also
very effective. Take 300 mg of a standardized extract twice daily with meals.
Another herbal antidepressant is 5-hydroxytryptophan
(5-HTP). A dose of 30-50 mg on an empty stomach at bedtime.
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