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Can St. John's Wort Help Treat Depression?
Question: hello doctors, I've been experiencing some anxiety/depression for about the last 6 months. it's rather mild to moderate at times but bottom line....i don't feel like my normal self. well I recently bought perika st johns wort with 2% hyperforin 900mg a day and I also bought some adaptogen herbs which are rhodiola 300mg, ashwaganda 250mg, eleutherococcus 100mg and royal jelly 50mg. my question is can i take these while I'm taking st johns wort?? And if so are these dosages ok or should I up the dosage of the adaptogens??? thank you
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Hello, and thanks for your question.
St. John's Wort has some evidence of efficacy in mild depression. However, be advised that it should not be mixed with other supplements or medications as it drastically alters their metabolism in the body. If you choose to take St. John's Wort rather than an approved antidepressant medication, you cannot combine it with other supplements.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
St. John's Wort has some evidence of efficacy in mild depression. However, be advised that it should not be mixed with other supplements or medications as it drastically alters their metabolism in the body. If you choose to take St. John's Wort rather than an approved antidepressant medication, you cannot combine it with other supplements.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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