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Originally Posted by dont matter
Do they work? I am not nearly smart enough to say.
I do "believe" they can alter the body so chemical "X" is increased/decreased allowing your body to function more normally. BUT, I also believe if something foreign (IE meds) change the body chemistry - the body will adapt and make changes to put you back into your original state.
Just my thought..... no science behind it.
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Supplements like Omega 3s are helpful if you are not consuming a varied diet and/or if you are deficient in vitamins and minerals.
As for a natural substance with antidepressant properties: they act like meds do, on neurotransmitters in the brain (and elsewhere, which is partly why you get side effects). St. John's wort is a monoamine reuptake inhibitor; it keeps serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine swimming around in your brain. You're probably familiar with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). They mostly target serotonin. SJW is less targeted and thus has more possibilities for interaction. Unless you have mild depression and are not on other meds, you should probably stay away from herbal supplements unless approved by a doctor.
St. John's wort: MedlinePlus Supplements
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypericum_perforatum (pharmacological details)
As for your body adapting to foreign substances: that's homeostasis. It applies to anything entering your body.