Posted by circusboy on September 17, 2007, at 11:17:39
In reply to Re: supplements that may make you depressed?, posted by linkadge on September 16, 2007, at 17:32:06
Here's my list of supps that make me more depressed (some seconded from above posts):
- acetyl-l-carnitine
Improves concentration and mental energy while at the same time making me feel like nothing's worth doing. Depressed, flat mood over time. Agree with Darwin that it's probably the pro-cholinergic effect.
- vinpocetine
Same as above, but causes even deeper depressive feelings over time
- melatonin
Can cause real dysphoria, especially if I take it two+ nights in a rowSupps I'm suspicious of causing depressive symptoms:
- alpha lipoic acid
Just started taking this one. Feels something like acetyl-l-carnitine, but I haven't noticed any depressive symptoms quite yet. Anyone else?Supps that can cause insomnia or poor sleep:
- gotu kola
Seems to raise my blood pressure/screw with my heartbeat, which makes it hard to fall asleep!
- SAM-e
Same as above.
- folic acid
If I've taken it more that 5 days in a row (400mcg)
- rhodiola rosea
of course... this supplement would be perfect if it didn't eventually sap more energy by causing poor sleep than it provides
- fish oil
Only if I take it in the evening (I think?)I'm sure there's more, but I'm far away from my shelves and drawers at the moment...
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