Posted by Bill L on November 25, 2002, at 12:01:17
In reply to St Johns Wort Works!, posted by Alara on November 22, 2002, at 18:18:08
Alara - just to be clear, I'm assuming that you are taking 600 mg three times a day for a total of 1800. Is that correct?
Years a go, docs recommended 300 mg 3x per day for a total of 900 mg. Then, a few years a go, people reported more success with double that dosage, or 1800 per day.
When a "big" SJW study was conducted about 2 years a go, the researchers concluded that it was largely ineffective for depression. And that's what the front page headlines on the news and magazines said. But they only used 900 mg and the study only lasted 8 weeks. Many people need more than 8 weeks to get a full effect. My feeling is that the researchers had a vested interest in downplaying the effectiveness of SJW in favor of prescription AD's (where there is a much greater profit margin).
I'm really glad that it works for you.
> I just wanted anyone who is thinking about trying SJW to know that the herb works! After 6.5 weeks on Hypericum 1800 mg (3 times daily) I have stopped sleeping for 16 hours a day and am feeling a lot calmer and more confident about myself in general. I went out there last week and had a successful job interview. (Just waiting for confirmation that I have the job.) I have even managed to stay alcohol-free for 7 consecutive days, which was previously near impossible for me.:-) :-)
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> While I am not suggesting that anyone abandons their current AD medication to try St Johns Wort (which could be disasterous), I would definitely recommend it to anyone with anxiety and/or mild-moderate depression.
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> Just thought I'd share that.
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> Alara :-)
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