Natural Antidepressants

While new and better antidepressant medications are released all the time, sometimes it can be difficult to find the right prescription drug, or combination of drugs that are effective.  Some people have allergies or sensitivities to these drugs, or take other medications which could cause dangerous interactions. In addition, many find the side-effects of psychoactive drugs to be worse than the disease they are attempting to cure.  Natural antidepressants are drug alternatives that may help in dealing with mild to moderate depression.  

Amino Acids can act as neurotransmitters or precursors to other neurotransmitters such as serotonin.  Supplementing a diet with amino acids can ease symptoms of depression. Some amino acids and related compounds used as natural antidepressants are L-tryptophan, L-tyrosine, L-phenylalanine and 5-HTP. Melatonin and SAM-e have also been suggested as effective natural antidepressants.

Phytomedicines such as St. John's wort, kava kava and Ginkgo biloba may also have compounds that act as natural antidepressants.

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