Vitamins and herbs to treat depression?

United States
January 20, 2007 1:00am CST
I have heard that there are multiple vitamins and herbal supplements that can help depression. The only one I know of is St. John's Wort. I was wondering if anyone has every tried any of these with or without success?
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mergl81
@mergl81 (195)
• United States
31 Jan 07
If you ever get any answers to this please let me know. Have you tried St. John's Wort?
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PowerHitter
@PowerHitter (71)
• Canada
31 Jan 07
No, she just asked about St.John's Wort in her discussion. Take care and I trust one day you find the vitamins and herbs that will make a difference in your life. Take care of yourself, and each other....
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tictac714
@tictac714 (975)
• United States
1 Feb 07
No I've never tried it, but I was considering it. I was trying to see if that or anything else has worked for anyone. I always worry that the herbal stuff would cause weird side effects.
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weemam
@weemam (13372)
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2 Feb 07
I have heard of this but never tried it , Deep breathing is good for you too try that , xx
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tictac714
@tictac714 (975)
• United States
3 Feb 07
Well that is true but I don't really expect it to help a major depressive disorder.
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vivek6831
@vivek6831 (211)
• India
2 Feb 07
Vitamins are nutrients required in very small amounts for essential metabolic reactions in the body.[1] The term vitamin does not include other essential nutrients such as dietary minerals, essential fatty acids, or essential amino acids, nor does it encompass the large number of other nutrients that promote health but that are not strictly essential.
tictac714
@tictac714 (975)
• United States
2 Feb 07
Boy that's terrific. You copied and pasted a response that does not even answer my question. Great.
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vivek6831
@vivek6831 (211)
• India
2 Feb 07
Vitamins are nutrients required in very small amounts for essential metabolic reactions in the body.[1] The term vitamin does not include other essential nutrients such as dietary minerals, essential fatty acids, or essential amino acids, nor does it encompass the large number of other nutrients that promote health but that are not strictly essential.