Mayo Clinic on Alternatives for Major Depression

To my surprise, The Mayo Clinic is advising alternative treatments for major depression.  I list their suggestions below:

St. John’s wort – an herb supplement; one site suggested 300 mg per day for mild or moderate depression.

SAMe. (pronounced “sammy”) – a synthetic supplement (not natural); not approved in the U.S., but in Europe.

Omega-3 fatty acids – from food or supplements.

The Mayo Clinic reminds us that supplements are monitored by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) just as medicines are monitored.