Best Supplements And Vitamins For Depression Support

* Vitamin B complex – 100mg of the major B vitamins 2x daily – relieves stress, creates energy, improves brain function

* Vitamin C – 1000mg daily – needed for proper immune function and prevention of depression

* Calcium – 1500mg daily – calms nervous system

* Magnesium – 1000mg daily – take with calcium to calm nervous system

* Zinc – 50mg daily – found to be deficient in people with depression

The above doses are for adults only. For children between 12 and 17 years, reduce the dose to 3/4 of the amount, for children 6 to 12 years reduce to a 1/2 dose, and for children six or under use 1/4 dose.

In addition to adding these supplements, I also advise my clients to eliminate all processed foods, alcohol, sugar and fried foods. It is important to also get adequate rest and exercise to support the functions of both mind and body. Sleeping too much and lack of exercise lowers the ability of the neurotransmitters in your brain to send positive messages to your body, resulting in reduced energy levels and increased mood swings.

Before adding these supplements to your diet, you may want to consult with your doctor to be sure that there aren’t other underlying causes for your symptoms. Even if you are currently taking prescription medication, you can help the process by increasing the quality of nutrition that you offer your body, mind and spirit. Very often, mild to medium cases of depression can be helped by nutritional supplements, and I encourage you to see if they’re right for you.

Author

This article was written for Insights-on-Health.com in Oct 2013 by Vicki Wiepking. Vicki is a 2008 graduate of The McKay Method School of Energy Healing in Bozeman, MT, and a certified Flower Essence Practitioner. She is the owner of Rasa Deva Wellness in Bozeman, where she offers a unique combination of energy healing, flower essences and essential oils to her clients. Vicki currently teaches energy healing classes at both the McKay Method and HealthWorks Institute.

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