Any supplements

[Parnate]

Anyone tried any supplements that helped depression? For me none have so far, neither medicine
Please suggest. I tried tmg, nmn, Sam e etc

 

[Addled and Rattled]

My roommate takes St. John Wort and it seems to work for him, although he has to take 2 or 3 pills a day as it's not very strong. There is also 5-HTP and ashwaganda.

 

[Parnate]

My roommate takes St. John Wort and it seems to work for him, although he has to take 2 or 3 pills a day as it's not very strong. There is also 5-HTP and ashwaganda.

Will try both

 

[Hvergelmir]

I've had som positive effects from regular vitamins; B12, B2, and iron, primarily. It's in no way a miracle cure, but I'd still recommend it. It's cheap, widely available and very safe.

 

[rhiino]

There are many deficits that can cause depression and you should have a look into that. Vitamin D deficit e. g. can cause depression and when you are inside all day this can worsen your mental state.

I take 20.000 IE daily now. This is a lot, but my body absorbs it poorly.

 

[Parnate]

There are many deficits that can cause depression and you should have a look into that. Vitamin D deficit e. g. can cause depression and when you are inside all day this can worsen your mental state.

I take 20.000 IE daily now. This is a lot, but my body absorbs it poorly.

I am deficient in vitamin d, what is the standard dose ?

 

[sevennn]

l-theanine i heard it was good but i haven't tried it myself. +omega 3

 

[Addled and Rattled]

I am deficient in vitamin d, what is the standard dose ?

Recommended daily dose for vitamin D is 4000 UI, I think. Going outside and having skin exposure to the sun for at least 15-20 minutes should help too! Rhiino is correct that many vitamin deficiencies can cause depression, it might be a good idea to also try a basic multivitamin so you know you have your basics covered!