New research suggests an ancient
herb may increase your serotonin—the “feel-good” chemical—levels by up to 30%.
Researchers studied people with mild
or moderate depression. They were given a placebo, Zoloft, or this herb extract
for 12 weeks. Those taking Zoloft were 1.9 times more likely to improve their
condition. But this herb wasn’t far behind… Subjects using it had 1.4 times
greater odds of beating depression than the placebo group.
So the drug worked slightly better…
But there’s a major catch.
In the Zoloft group, more than 60%
of subjects reported feeling side effects. These included nausea and sexual
dysfunction., That’s about double the amount in the plant group.
That’s huge. Because even IF Big
Pharma’s solution can help you feel better, most people will never take it long
enough to find out. And with good reason. Depression affects 19 million
Americans every year. And 70% of people stop taking SSRIs before they see any
benefit.4 You can thank the side effects for that… These include anxiety,
hallucinations, and suicidal thoughts. And the bad news doesn’t end there.
The same can’t be said about this
resilient plant. It’s almost as powerful as one of Big Pharma’s most-prescribed
antidepressants…but without the dangerous risk to benefit ratio.
What is this low-risk alternative
for treating depression?
Rhodiola rosea. You might also know
it as roseroot.
It’s a cold-weather plant that can
survive in the Arctic. It also grows on the mountains and cliffs of Ireland.
People have been using this European folk medicine for over 3,000 years. It’s
been used to boost endurance, extend lifespan, and reduce fatigue…and more.
Now research shows it can help you fight depression.
Look for roseroot extract at your
local health food store. You may also see it on the label as Rhodiola. If you
can’t find it locally, it’s easy to buy online. All you need is about 50 mg a
day. That amounts to just a couple of drops. You’ll hardly notice it if you’re
adding it to a hot cup of tea or a green smoothie.
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