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Return To Depression Article Archive   Vitamins for Depression - What Vitamins for Depression are The Most Effective By Jean Helmet Have you felt like you're in a funk and you can't just shake it? You have been like this for awhile but it is beginning to concern you. Consult with your physician because it could be a mild virus or the flu or it can be a mild form of depression. The doctor tells you s/he thinks it is likely depression and offers you an array of treatment possibilities. There's medication, exercise including aerobics and yoga, and herbal supplements. Others will use vitamins to help jump start the brain and your mood. For our purposes here we will take a look at two very important vitamins and how they affect depression. Vitamins have an effect on more than just one part of the body. Biotin and Piperine are the two vitamins we will look at. Biotin is a water soluble vitamin and it supports energy of metabolism. The synthesis of both fatty and nucleic acids is supported by Biotin. It is also a co-enzyme in the metabolism of protein, fats, and carbohydrates. Added benefits of Biotin may include aiding hair loss, brittle nails, relieving Seborreic Dermatitis and Malnutrition. There is also the possibility of Biotin helping in the lowering of blood glucose levels. Diabetics may actually have a Biotin deficiency, inactive Biotin or a supply of Biotin that is not available somehow for the body's use. Piperine is an alkaloid that is found in black pepper. It helps in the enhancement of the bioavailability of nutritional substances. Bioavailability is the measure of how much of a drug or substance is absorbed and used by the specific parts of the body it was intended for. These substances include beta-carotene, circumen, selenium, and pyroxidine (B6), glucose, and amino acids. Piperine may act as an anti-inflammatory agent, a digestive aid, a pain relief neurotransmitter and asthma. It also aids in the production of serotonin, a chemical in the brain related to mood. It may also ease gastric ulcers. Biotin and Piperine are not the only vitamins, co-factor, or amino acids that aid depressive symptoms. Biotin and Piperine both may also have an effect on the lowering of blood glucose levels. Piperine also helps the production of serotonin. They could work alone but are most often found in supplements. Depression is sometimes called the invisible illness. Depression is not invisible - it's the sad face of someone who has suffered a loss or some kind of trauma. It's the loss of interest in favorite activities. It's also the person who feels as if they are in slow motion and noted to be slow or lethargic. It is seen in someone who talks of suicide or attempts it. The problem is that suffering with depression still carries a stigma of someone being "crazy." There are all kinds of treatments such as vitamins that can help. We have found a pure natural depression supplement that can also help with anxiety and overall general well being. To learn more about the product we use with excellent health results, especially when it comes to improving anxiety and depression, be sure to check out - http://www.depression-product-selection.com Jean Helmet is the manager and content editor of various health websites. Her latest addition is Natural Depression Alleviation keywords: Vitamins for Depression Pregnancy Antidepressants

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