Vitamins You Should Be Taking if You Have Depression
By Steven Booth, Founder of Elevation Behavioral Health Depression remains a mysterious mood disorder not fully understood in the scientific community. With so many possible causes that can factor into a depressive episode it is difficult to know what exactly sparked it in the first place. There are, however, some non-pharmaceutical interventions that may help alleviate the symptoms to some extent. If possible, it is always a good idea to first tackle a bout of depression with holistic treatment options, including vitamin supplements. Nutrition plays a significant role in our mental health, which helps us understand why vitamin supplementation is worth a look. Some of the vitamins and herbal supplements that may help manage the symptoms of depression include: St. John’s Wort SAM-e Vitamin D Omega-3 fish oil 5-HTP Vitamin B Ashwagandha Major depressive disorder is recognized by its signature symptoms. Symptoms of the mood disorder include persistent sadness, fatigue,...