I am not sure my son has tested his iron levels. I would not supplement iron unless I knew I was anemic. A book I read in the 70's was called "Body, Mind and the B Vitamins" by Ruth Adams. I was on a fast-acting tranquilizer for dermatographism, which is essentially hives caused by stress (parents divorced). I utilized the B vitamins to get off the tranquilizers and have pretty much taken a B complex since then. So, I am sold on B vitamins.
I will tell you a couple other things that are effective for mental health...NAC...an amino acid that is a precursor to glutathione and it has a calming effect on the brain. It also protects your cells so is great against spike proteins. Take on an empty stomach in the AM half hour before any food. Also, Vitamin D (and K) because of its' ability to utilize calcium (which calms) also has an impact on mental health.
I utilize homeopathics and Bach Flower remedies for emotional states...Rescue Remedy is the most well-known...and they can be effective if you get the correct remedies. I have tried a lot of different supplements over the years including St. John's Wort, 5-HTP and SAM-e and they each had benefits and served a purpose. Lately, some of my kids started using light therapy to help balance the mood. Vitamin D levels should be around 60 and it is essential to get that tested and rectify vitamin D levels almost before you do anything else and be sure to take K with it.
I found when I entered menopause a lot of the hormonal imbalances improved...now I only need a good B complex in the 100-150 mg. across the board range. I put a link down below that discusses some alternative therapies for depression because I feel like a LOT of people are pretty depressed these last couple of years. There really is a ton of information out there...you just have to spend the time to study and then learn how to utilize the proper therapies to correct imbalances.
I am not sure my son has tested his iron levels. I would not supplement iron unless I knew I was anemic. A book I read in the 70's was called "Body, Mind and the B Vitamins" by Ruth Adams. I was on a fast-acting tranquilizer for dermatographism, which is essentially hives caused by stress (parents divorced). I utilized the B vitamins to get off the tranquilizers and have pretty much taken a B complex since then. So, I am sold on B vitamins.
I will tell you a couple other things that are effective for mental health...NAC...an amino acid that is a precursor to glutathione and it has a calming effect on the brain. It also protects your cells so is great against spike proteins. Take on an empty stomach in the AM half hour before any food. Also, Vitamin D (and K) because of its' to utilize calcium (which calms) also has an impact on mental health.
I utilize homeopathics and Bach Flower remedies for emotional states...Rescue Remedy is the most well-known...and they can be effective if you get the correct remedies. I have tried a lot of different supplements over the years including St. John's Wort, 5-HTP and SAM-e and they each had benefits and served a purpose. Lately, some of my kids started using light therapy to help balance the mood. Vitamin D levels should be around 60 and it is essential to get that tested and rectify vitamin D levels almost before you do anything else and be sure to take K with it.
I found when I entered menopause a lot of the hormonal imbalances improved...now I only need a good B complex in the 100-150 mg. across the board range. I put a link down below that discusses some alternative therapies for depression because I feel like a LOT of people are pretty depressed these last couple of years. There really is a ton of information out there...you just have to spend the time to study and then learn how to utilize the proper therapies to correct imbalances.