This is how Dr. Reiss treats his patients for the following conditions:
DEPRESSION AND OR MOOD SWINGS

Women's Longevity Formula (Reproductive Years)

This is for woman under 45. This is a vitamin, mineral and herbal blend I have been using for 25 years that I constantly update and change. Clinically, I find this product has great success. It is a basic multi-vitamin.

I recommend 2-8 pills twice a day. Take with food. When you are taking too much you will have indigestion, so you will want to decrease the amount and increase it back up slowly.*

Women's Longevity Formula (Anti-Aging & Balancing)

This is for woman over 45. This is a vitamin, mineral and herbal blend I have been using for 25 years that I constantly update and change. Clinically, I find this product has great success. It is a basic multi-vitamin.

I recommend 2-8 pills twice a day. Take with food. When you are taking too much you will have indigestion, so you will want to decrease the amount and increase it back up slowly.*

Men's Longevity Formula

This is a vitamin, mineral and herbal blend I have been using for 25 years that I constantly update and change. Clinically, I find this product has great success. It is a basic multi-vitamin for Men.

I recommend 2-8 pills twice a day. Take with food. When you are taking too much you will have indigestion, so you will want to decrease the amount and increase it back up slowly.*

St. John's Wort

Each pill contains 472mg of St. John's Wort. This features a premium extract of St. John's Wort, standardized to .3% hypericins, which has been shown to support a calm positive mood. The formula also supplies targeted B vitamins that support a healthy mental state. St. John's Wort is able to increase the level of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine.

I recommend 1 pill 2 times a day. If there is no effect in 2 weeks you can double the dose.

Please note: This product may increase your skin sensitivity to the sun.*

5-HTP 50mg, or 100mg

This is what your brain uses to increase your serotonin level that causes you to be happier, calm, relaxed and less hungry.

I recommend 100mg at night and 50mg per day. The maximum dose is 300mg 3 times per day. Most people cannot usually tolerate that dose. I usually increase the dose every 2 weeks if there is no response.

Please note: A common side effect is sleepiness and loose stool. This is not because your body rejects it, but because it forms too much serotonin in the gastrointestinal tract.*

SAMe

This is highly concentrated pure form of SAMe with B6, Folic Acid, and B12. This is an incredible nutrient with liver support function, anti-cancer activity and plays a significant role in decreasing the symptoms of depression.

I recommend this should be taken in the daylight on an empty stomach. Start with 1 pill of 400mg before breakfast. You may increase it weekly. Maximum that I use is 2 pills 2 times per day for a total of 1600 mg. The second pill must be taken before it starts to get dark.*

Prolent

This is a combination of Glycine, L-theanine, 5 hydroxytryptophan and Vitamin B6.

Prolent has anti-depressive properties and calming properties together in a very high absorbable formula.

I recommend 1 or 2 pills daily.*

Please note: Too much may cause drowsiness.

Menofemin

This is an excellent and sometimes extremely effective homeopathic supplement for mood swings.

I recommend 10 drops under your tongue every 4 hours.*

The following supplements should be used to treat depression that is associated with low dopamine, epinephrine and norepinephrine which means in addition to being depressed, you are fatigued, you lack focus, and you experience apathy and a decreased sex drive.

Brain Nutrients

This is designed to support healthy mental function and relaxation issues related to proper focus, attention, learning, and memory. Brain Nutrients works by providing nutrients for modulating the metabolism of neurotransmitters such as dopamine, norephineprine, and GABA. This is a combination of L-Theanine, Casein Tryptic Hydrolysate (lactium milk extract) and Fish Oils.

I recommend 1 or 2 pills twice a day.*

Procite-D

This is a catecholamine support formula specifically targeting dopamine while also supporting norephinephrine, epinephrine and beta-endorphin pathways.

I recommend 1 or 2 pills in the AM.*

The following are individual supplements that support dopamine, epinephrine and norepinephrine:

Omega 3 600 mg

This is an ultra pure fish oil from the Arctic water of Norway. Each Capsule provides 600mg of Omega 3 fatty acids. (This capsule is contained in a special gel that enhances absorption and prevents any aftertaste you may have encountered with other fish oils.)

I recommend 2-4 pills twice a day. *

EPA-DHA Liquid

This is Liquid fish oil and contains 2300mg of EPA and DHA in 1 teaspoon.

I recommend 1 teaspoon twice a day. *

Tyrosine 1g

This enhances Dopamine, serotonin and norepinephrine.

I recommend 1000mg twice a day or 1 pill twice a day.*

  • These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
  • With natural supplements, any side effects or allergies, even the minimum, are not acceptable and usually means the quantity you are taking needs to be reduced immediately or stopped altogether.
  • If pregnant or nursing, or taking medication, consult your healthcare practitioner before use.
  • These supplements are not recommended for children.
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