Depression - Which remedies can help?

Health insurance statistics show that numbers have more than doubled between 2000 and 2010 alone. There are now around three million people in Germany suffering from depression, an average of every fifteenth sick day is due to depression or burnout.

These numbers hide the fates of countless people who suffer from this common disease. But what helps against depression?

Diagnosis and therapy - remedies for depression

The clinical picture of depression has a variety of symptoms: Insomnia and a lack of drive belong to the symptoms as well as panic attacks and a lack of emotions.

Depression can be caused by metabolic disorders ('endogenous depression') or by external influences ('exogenous, neurotic or reactive depression'). The cause of depression in the brain is a metabolic disorder in which the neurotransmitters serotonin and noradrenaline are underrepresented. This affects the irritability of the nerves, which causes the symptoms typical of depression.

But what should you do about depression? In addition to the psychological and medicinal treatment that is required, the persons concerned can also use a remedy for depression to support their therapy: Vital substances.

Natural remedies for depression: 5-HTP, rose root, L-theanine, and co.

There are vital substances in the form of nutritional supplements that also have anti-depressant properties that increase serotonin in the brain. They include 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), which stimulates the synthesis of serotonin and has a mood-lifting, calming, and weight-reducing effect. It also improves sleep quality, reduces the likelihood of panic attacks and relieves the symptoms of fibromyalgia.

Another remedy for depression is L-theanine, which is also found in green tea, an amino acid that reduces anxiety and stress. It is involved in the formation of the inhibitory neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which also has a positive effect on levels of dopamine and serotonin. L-theanine reduces stress and anxiety and lowers blood pressure.

Omega-3 fatty acids can also help as a remedy for depression because these polyunsaturated fatty acids are not only good for the heart, circulation, brain, joints and much more, but also provide a better sense of well-being through their versatile positive effects. They are considered an effective natural antidepressant. Among other things, they are contained in krill oil, which is why it is also used to combat fatigue and depression.

The amino acid L-tryptophan is converted into 5-HTP in the body, which in turn is a precursor for the formation of serotonin. Serotonin is a natural mood enhancer and ensures mental well-being.

L-Tyrosine also plays a major role in the production of dopamine, adrenaline, noradrenaline. L-Tyrosine can help increase mental and physical performance.

Studies with Ginkgo Biloba have shown that it can reduce depression in the elderly. The antioxidants it contains can reduce the harmful effects of free radicals in old age, which can also damage the serotonin receptors.

Rhodiola Rosea - or rose root- stimulates the production of neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and dopamine, which make a decisive contribution to our happiness and energy. People who regularly take rose root become more sociable, more active and are able to cope better with stressful situations.

Vital substances like this work naturally, without chemical agents. And these depression remedies are available without a prescription.