vitamins

[stevieweevie]

Does anyone know the best vits to take if you are suffering from depression?

[crete]

stevie, im not aware of any specific vitamins to take when depressed, but taking a multivitamin wont do any harm im sure, plus a decent diet.

[Octavius]

There are several vitamin and mineral deficiencies that can cause symptoms of depression. If you happen to have one of these deficiencies then a supplement will help you. If your depression is caused by something else then supplements will not be the answer.

B-complex vitamins are essential to mental and emotional well-being. They cannot be stored in our bodies, so we depend entirely on our daily diet to supply them. B vitamins are destroyed by alcohol, refined sugars, nicotine, and caffeine so many people may be deficient in these.

[whiffey]

St.John's Wort (cheap in ASDA) is very good for mild to moderate depression. As ever, not to be mixed with other medication without professional advice.

[nic2006]

St Johns Wart is meant ot be good - not actually a vitamin more a health remedy. You can get from holland and barratt

[glenbarr]

Is it safe to take B vitamins if taking Paroxetine (ie Seroxat) ?

[yvette303]

It is important to make sure you have a good multivitamin intake, ideally through eating a healthy and varied diet. However, as depresssion can often rob you of your appetite, it wont hurt to take a multivitamin and mineral supplement.

Also make sure you keep your omega 3 s up through oily fish, nuts and seeds.

All the best.

[yvette303]

Oh and I forgot to say........ DONT take St John's Wort when you are taking an antidepressant, it can result in potentially dangerous toxicity.

Over use of B vitamins can also be toxic too. Everything in moderation eh....