A Different Kind Of Chill Pill
Don’t dismiss natural remedies as placebos. If you’re feeling overwrought, anxious or simply depleted, a nutritional booster can make a real difference. Here’s some food for thought...
Alot of men are surprised when they ask me if there are supplements they can take instead of medication and I say, ‘Yes.’ Many doctors recommend prescription meds because they’re so well studied. Supplements are trickier because they don’t have that same amount of backing. Yet there is evidence for some of them. Here are my favourites – with caveats, of course.
Ideally, talk to a doctor before taking them to be sure they won’t interact with any other medication you may be on. Always buy from a trusted brand and reputable vendor; you need to be sure that your supplements contain the ingredients they say they do. If your mood symptoms are on the mild side, here’s what we know about what may help you feel better.