As we mentioned in previous articles depression is a normal response as part of our daily lives such as the loss of a job, the death of a loved one, or illness. Over 30 million Americans suffer from depression and the amount is increasing in an alarming rate. Depression may be a mental disorder that can affect the way you eat and sleep, and the way you feel about yourself. In this article, we will discuss how to treat depression with supplements.



1. DHEA

DHEA is the precursor for estrogen and testosterone, it helps to maintain mood, anxiety and menopausal women to have a better sense of well being and confident.

2. Chlorella

Chlorella contains high amounts of chlorophyll that not only help to prevent the forming of free radicals by aiding the moving of heavy metals that cause memory loss, increasing the phospholipid found on the surface of brain cell membrane resulting in delaying of memory loss and fending off the ravages of stress hormones.

3. Omega 3 fatty acid

Omega-3 fatty acids play a crucial role in brain function as well as normal growth and development. Deficiency of Omega 3 includes extreme tiredness , poor memory, dry skin, heart problems, mood swings or depression.

4. L-cartinine

Amino acid acetyl L cartinine helps to regulate the hormone pregnenolone produced by the adrenal gland. Low levels of pregnenolone is associated with low energy, extreme tiredness and depression. Study shows that intake of amino acid acetyl L- cartinine helps to alleviate depression.

5. DMAE (Dimethylaminoethanol)

DMAE helps to stimulate the production of acetylcholine that helps to regulate the mood and energy level of our body and increase the ability of memory and learning.

6. Pumpkin seed extract

Pumpkin seed extract contains high amounts of zinc that helps to exhibit antidepressants such as stress suppresses brain-derived neurotrophic factor. Zinc also helps in promoting hormone balancing in our body by stimulating the production of growth hormones resulting in improve energy and well being.

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