One peek down a drugstore aisle and you’ll probably notice DHEA supplements. DHEA is said to help with everything from ED and depression to obesity and body fat distribution. We hate to break it to ...

Depression is a much-discussed topic and the incidence has increased in much of the world over time, with symptoms that range from depressed mood and lack of pleasure to appetite loss, sleep ...

Herbal remedies aren’t an appropriate substitute for talk therapy and prescription medication, yet experts claim they’re one of the most commonly used self-directed modalities. According to a dataset ...

Among over-the-counter (OTC) products for depression, St. John’s wort, saffron, probiotics, and vitamin D have the strongest evidence of efficacy, new research showed. However, folic acid and lavender ...

You’ve surely heard of probiotics, which can help maintain a healthy gut for better digestion, nutrient absorption and immune support. But a budding class of probiotics called “psychobiotics” is being ...

So-called natural remedies for depression aren’t a replacement for medical diagnosis and treatment. However, for some people certain herbal and dietary supplements do seem to work well, but more ...

From St John’s Wort to vitamin D: This review uncovers which over-the-counter products have real scientific backing for relieving depression, and which still need proof. Study: Understanding the ...

Researchers reviewed over 200 clinical trials that looked at 64 over-the-counter herbal or dietary products for depression. The review used a scoping approach, mapping what’s been studied — including ...

Recent headlines flashed the news that a major review article had found “no clear evidence” that low serotonin levels cause depression and called into question whether taking selective serotonin ...

For some people struggling with depression, the idea of finding relief in a shop rather than a doctor’s surgery is appealing. Shelves lined with supplements promising calm, balance, and better sleep ...