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Can a dietary supplement help ease your depression? - Harvard
Some people are wary of taking antidepressants to treat their mild or moderate depression. They may not want to deal with the hassle of prescriptions, the costs, the potential side effects (such as sexual dysfunction), or the worry that medication treatment could mean an endless commitment.
But what about over-the-counter supplements — are they a safe choice to ease depression symptoms?
"Supplements are usually not high-risk, but anyone giving them a try should take a careful approach," says Dr. Michael Craig Miller, an assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.
Some people are wary of taking antidepressants to treat their mild or moderate depression. They may not want to deal with the hassle of prescriptions, the costs, the potential side effects (such as sexual dysfunction), or the worry that medication treatment could mean an endless commitment.
But what about over-the-counter supplements — are they a safe choice to ease depression symptoms?
"Supplements are usually not high-risk, but anyone giving them a try should take a careful approach," says Dr. Michael Craig Miller, an assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.