Herbal medicine practitioner Jenya Di Pierro talks with Good to Know about how to deal with seasonal affective disorder, according to experts.
“There’s also some encouraging research that indicates taking a melatonin supplement can ease symptoms. One 2006 study found that a melatonin supplement relieved the symptoms of the winter blues. The theory is that a low dose can shift the circadian rhythm of sufferers and effectively reset it. However, it’s only available on prescription in the UK as it can have unwanted side effects and interact with other medications.
You could also try 5-HTP. “This is an amino acid produced by the body from the essential amino acid L-tryptophan,” says Jenya Di Pierro, a herbal medicine practitioner and founder of the Cloud Twelve wellness club.”
