If we have a serotonin imbalance in the brain, it may lead to anxiety, depression, mood swings and also could be a factor in ADHD. Researchers at The Behavior Research Institute of the University of Maastricht in Holland now believe that by restoring the serotonin imbalance may be a bit too simplistic as an approach. They found that disruptions in both the immune system and the endocrine glands can and do play a role in depression, yet no drug company has taken this into consideration

Why the anti depressants may not be fully effective.
That is a pity because the major drug companies have based a lot of their drugs on restoring this delicate imbalance,without the added complications I have mentioned above. The results are obvious in that there are so many side effects that the solution is rather more complex. Most of the drugs work by changing the levels of serotonin and noreadrenaline. The drugs involved are called MAOIs which are monoamine oxidase inhibitors and the SSRIs which are the more popular anti depressants used to-day. The tricyclic antidepressants are prescribed less and less nowadays.

The big discovery is that nutritional deficiencies and a certain lack of vitamins may play a role in these serotonin imbalances which were previously ignored or just were not even considered.

Take the amino acid called 5-HTP as a good example. This is a sort of natural synthesizer of new serotonin molecules so it can restore the serotonin imbalance in a perfectly natural way. Contrast that with the drugs like Prozac and Zoloft which actually interfere with the recycling of the neurotransmitters.

Nature’s Prozac
Take another natural substance, the herb known as St. John’s Wort, as a great way to restore the serotonin imbalances. Ask the Germans what they think of ‘nature’s Prozac’ and they will tell you a few things about it.

It is the preferred way of treating anxiety and mild to moderate depression in Germany and has beaten Prozac into a very minor position. The side effects are minor while those of the SSRIs tend to debilitate and lead to even more depression.

So, there you have it. The serotonin imbalance which can govern our mood and affect our whole outlook on life can be adjusted in a perfectly natural way. I have prepared a website which explains the role of this herb and other natural ingredients in the fight against depression and anxiety.

About the Author

Depression CAN be treated successfully. Discover more about serotonin imbalance . Why not visit the website :-
http://www.improve-your-mood.com. Robert Locke has written extensively on Mental Health for many years.