Folic acid is showing up in studies more and more in the depression area.
Low folate is common and easy to supplement.
Also fish oil (which contains DHA) can improve depression.
Taking folic acid it is wise to supplement with B12 as well. Unless you get a
serum B12 showing you are above 500. Sometimes people are deficient in both.
And some drugs deplete folic acid commonly. If you have seizures, you should consult your doctor as to the doses of folic acid to use, if you take drugs to control the seizures.
http://www.swedish.org/16921.cfm
http://www.biopsychiatry.com/dhaomega.htm
there are links at the bottom of the site above for other interventions.
SAMe works, but it is mainly duplicating the folic acid and B12 actions, along with B6.
http://www.biopsychiatry.com/b6.htm
B6 is required to process Omega-3s and to synthesize serotonin.
Many drugs and hormones disturb nutrient status. One can become depleted eating an normal diet unless supplements are used to replace what is being lost.
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