10+ Natural Antidepressants That You May Not Know About

Depression affects over 16 million people in the United States alone, and it’s one of the biggest causes of disability. (Yeung et al., 2018)

Most people are unaware that having no desire to do things you used to do or having a lack of energy can result from depression. We want to talk about some of the best natural antidepressants out there.

1. Exercise

Exercise is not something you can take, but it is an underrated natural antidepressant. Research shows it is as effective as antidepressant medication combined with psychotherapy.

2. Sunshine

The sun is an excellent source of white light which can help reduce symptoms of depression. A study showed that individuals given white light therapy for 4-6 weeks had lower depression scores. (Sit et al., 2018)

3. Lavender

Lavender is an everyday essential oil, a fragrant, concentrated oil with purported therapeutic properties.

4. Passionflower

Passionflower is a vine that grows in the southeastern United States and Central America.

6. Fish Oil

Fish oil contains a type of polyunsaturated fats called Omega-3s that you may be familiar with. There are multiple forms of Omega-3s, but DHA and EPA are the main ones that help reduce inflammation in the body and help with brain development.

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