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As a psychotherapist, I am not allowed to advise patients on whether they should take supplements or which ones they should choose to take, but many patients ask me about the topic. So here is some useful information.

According to research, supplements can potentially be a useful adjunct to psychotherapy and sometimes a possible alternative to some psychiatric medications. The science on supplements is tough to understand on your own due to its complexity, and also due to the very high volume of misinformation around this topic. I suggest you use a trusted intermediary to determine what to take and for what reason. Asking your doctor or a psychiatrist can be a great start. A psychiatrist whom I trust is Chris Aiken, MD. He is the editor of the Carlat Psychiatry Report and appears to have a thorough knowledge of what supplement claims science can legitimately verify.

Here is his supplements guide: https://chrisaikenmd.com/supplements/

You can hear him discuss the science on supplements for psychological usage here: LINK

Another Psychiatrist to look into, especially if you are living with Bipolar disease, is Dr. Nassir Ghaemi.