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June 2026 1 note

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On the power of 'nutraceuticals'

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A meta-review found that several nutraceuticals (omega-3s, SAMe, curcumin, saffron) either enhanced the effects of antidepressants or performed better than antidepressants alone for adult depression, with side-effect rates similar to placebo. The review highlighted that adjunctive use of these supplements often provided superior efficacy compared to either treatment alone.

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