Seasonal Affective Disorder Formula

Seasonal Affective Disorder Syndrome (SADS) 30 to 60 drops 3x/day St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) - Research suggests that St John's Wort works in a similar way to standard antidepressant medications, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs), by increasing the availability of the brain chemicals serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine. These neurotransmitters help improve mood.  Lemon Balm (Melissa off.) - Lemon Balm has a significant anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) effect. It raises brain levels of the neurotransmitter Gamma Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) analogue by inhibiting the enzyme GABA transaminase. This has an effect on mood regulation. GABA reduces the excitability of nerve cells (neurons) in the brain, which play a role in calming excited neurons.    Hawthorn Berries (Crataegus oxycanthoides) - Studies indicates that Chlorogenic acid (CGA) and Hawthorn Berry extracts prevented depressive behavior and thereby have potential as natural antidepressants. Oxidative stress has