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What is a good natural anti anxiety supplement? tried st johnsworth but no good results, maybe try gaba, is it safe?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Anxiety: Gaba doesn't work like internally produced gaba, because it doesn't cross the blood-brain barrier. Still, some studies show stress reducing effects. http://tinyurl.com/m45neqe it can be safe when used short-term. Other possible supplements include l-theanine, passion flower, kava, lemon balm, etc. You might also stop caffeine if using it. And consider seeing a psychologist about your anxiety.

Answered 1/29/2014

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Safe at usual doses: You could try gaba. At generally recommended doses the main side effects is nausea. The other supplement you might try is 5htp, though it can actually increase anxiety in some people, so be careful. Magnesium and taurine are other possibilities. Meditatite! your best bet is to see a functional medicine doctor (see functionalmedicine.Org) or an integrative psychiatrist. Good luck.

Answered 3/4/2014

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

Specializes in Nutrition

5HT and Melatonin: 5 htryptophan and melatonin have been reviewed on web md and reported as possible helpful with anxiety based on over 200 reviews.

Answered 5/30/2017

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