SUPPLEMENTS

Fish oil is a dietary supplement known to reduce inflammation in the body and improve hypertriglyceridemia. Fish oil can interact with warfarin, aspirin, NSAIDs, garlic, and ginkgo.

Catnip can treat insomnia and sedation

Chamomile helps with insomnia and anxiety

Valerian helps with insomnia

Gingko helps delirium, dementia, and sexual dysfunction

Black cohosh treats menopausal symptoms, premenstrual syndrome, and dysmenorrhea

Belladonna treats anxiety

Ginseng helps with depression and fatigue. Has antioxidant properties, can improve cognition

St. John’s wort is used for depression

Kava kava is used to treat anxiety and restlessness.

L-carnitine can reduce ammonia levels.

Tryptophan increased the risk of serotonin syndrome when taken with SSRI medication, MAOI medication, or the herbal supplement St. John's wort.

Vitamin E interacts with warfarin, statins, and antiplatelet drugs.

Vitamin B12 when low can create dementia-like symptoms.

Melatonin interacts with aspirin, NSAIDs, beta blockers, corticosteroids, valerian, kava kava, and alcohol.

Omega-3 fatty acids interact with warfarin.

Soy used long-term has been associated with thickening of the lining of the uterus.

Flaxseed may reduce cardiovascular risk factors.

Estrogen protects the brain cells. Estrogen can protect against depression.

Omega-3 fatty acids are important in the treatment and prevention of heart disease.

Tryptophan is a dietary supplement aiding in nitrogen balance in adults and growth in infants. Tryptophan also aids in the creation of niacin, which is essential in creating the neurotransmitter serotonin.

SAM-e is a dietary supplement used to treat depression, osteoarthritis, and liver disease.